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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.52, 2,757.75 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.52, 2,757.75 and 606.01 is: 909.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.52 : 2,757.75 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.52/2,757.75 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.52x = 2,757.75 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.52x = 1,671,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,212.33/1,838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.00

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