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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.92, 2,852.86 and 603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.92, 2,852.86 and 603.39 is: 905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.92 : 2,852.86 = 603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.92/2,852.86 = 603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.92x = 2,852.86 × 603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.92x = 1,721,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,387.20/1,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.08

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