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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.93, 2,754.42 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.93, 2,754.42 and 604.18 is: 905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.93 : 2,754.42 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.93/2,754.42 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.93x = 2,754.42 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.93x = 1,664,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,165.48/1,836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.95

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