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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.96, 2,854.80 and 604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.96, 2,854.80 and 604.17 is: 906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.96 : 2,854.80 = 604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.96/2,854.80 = 604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.96x = 2,854.80 × 604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.96x = 1,724,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,784.52/1,902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.37

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