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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.91, 2,758.67 and 606.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.91, 2,758.67 and 606.61 is: 910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.91 : 2,758.67 = 606.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.91/2,758.67 = 606.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.91x = 2,758.67 × 606.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.91x = 1,673,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,436.81/1,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.02

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