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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.92, 2,493.59 and 891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.92, 2,493.59 and 891.52 is: 1,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.92 : 2,493.59 = 891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.92/2,493.59 = 891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.92x = 2,493.59 × 891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.92x = 2,223,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,075.12/1,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.66

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