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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.36, 2,851.68 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.36, 2,851.68 and 584.92 is: 877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.36 : 2,851.68 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.36/2,851.68 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.36x = 2,851.68 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.36x = 1,668,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,004.67/1,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.27

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