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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.63, 2,876.88 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.63, 2,876.88 and 601.32 is: 902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.63 : 2,876.88 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.63/2,876.88 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.63x = 2,876.88 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.63x = 1,729,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,925.48/1,917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.12

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