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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.90, 2,759.38 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.90, 2,759.38 and 606.66 is: 910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.90 : 2,759.38 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.90/2,759.38 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.90x = 2,759.38 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.90x = 1,674,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,017.74/1,838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.34

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