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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.76, 2,758.11 and 606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.76, 2,758.11 and 606.15 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.76 : 2,758.11 = 606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.76/2,758.11 = 606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.76x = 2,758.11 × 606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.76x = 1,671,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,828.38/1,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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