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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.90, 2,490.62 and 930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.90, 2,490.62 and 930.06 is: 1,393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.90 : 2,490.62 = 930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.90/2,490.62 = 930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.90x = 2,490.62 × 930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.90x = 2,316,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,421.39/1,661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.84

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