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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.82, 2,852.81 and 603.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.82, 2,852.81 and 603.26 is: 904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.82 : 2,852.81 = 603.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.82/2,852.81 = 603.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.82x = 2,852.81 × 603.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.82x = 1,720,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,986.16/1,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.92

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