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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.91, 2,775.02 and 600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.91, 2,775.02 and 600.57 is: 900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.91 : 2,775.02 = 600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.91/2,775.02 = 600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.91x = 2,775.02 × 600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.91x = 1,666,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,590.76/1,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.91

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