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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.52, 2,758.16 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.52, 2,758.16 and 606.01 is: 909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.52 : 2,758.16 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.52/2,758.16 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.52x = 2,758.16 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.52x = 1,671,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,458.75/1,838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.13

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