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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901, 2,851.41 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901, 2,851.41 and 602.30 is: 903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901 : 2,851.41 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901/2,851.41 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901x = 2,851.41 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901x = 1,717,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,404.24/1,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.42

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