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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.13, 2,849.87 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.13, 2,849.87 and 601.71 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.13 : 2,849.87 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.13/2,849.87 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.13x = 2,849.87 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.13x = 1,714,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,795.28/1,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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