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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.95, 2,757.83 and 606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.95, 2,757.83 and 606.07 is: 908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.95 : 2,757.83 = 606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.95/2,757.83 = 606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.95x = 2,757.83 × 606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.95x = 1,671,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,438.03/1,838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.91

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