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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.84, 2,852.75 and 603.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.84, 2,852.75 and 603.41 is: 905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.84 : 2,852.75 = 603.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.84/2,852.75 = 603.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.84x = 2,852.75 × 603.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.84x = 1,721,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,360.60/1,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.11

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