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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.93, 2,855.01 and 604.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.93, 2,855.01 and 604.41 is: 906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.93 : 2,855.01 = 604.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.93/2,855.01 = 604.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.93x = 2,855.01 × 604.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.93x = 1,725,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,596.59/1,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.81

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