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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.10, 2,755.93 and 604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.10, 2,755.93 and 604.22 is: 906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.10 : 2,755.93 = 604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.10/2,755.93 = 604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.10x = 2,755.93 × 604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.10x = 1,665,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,188.02/1,837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.42

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