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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.40, 2,757.70 and 606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.40, 2,757.70 and 606.20 is: 909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.40 : 2,757.70 = 606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.40/2,757.70 = 606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.40x = 2,757.70 × 606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.40x = 1,671,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,717.74/1,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.33

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