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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.95, 2,850.21 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.95, 2,850.21 and 601.71 is: 902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.95 : 2,850.21 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.95/2,850.21 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.95x = 2,850.21 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.95x = 1,714,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,999.86/1,899.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.66

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