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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.36, 2,757.88 and 605.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.36, 2,757.88 and 605.81 is: 908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.36 : 2,757.88 = 605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.36/2,757.88 = 605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.36x = 2,757.88 × 605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.36x = 1,670,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,760.70/1,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.83

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