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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.47, 2,852.49 and 602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.47, 2,852.49 and 602.92 is: 904.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.47 : 2,852.49 = 602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.47/2,852.49 = 602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.47x = 2,852.49 × 602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.47x = 1,719,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,823.27/1,901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.47

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