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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.03, 2,293.74 and 916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.03, 2,293.74 and 916.11 is: 1,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.03 : 2,293.74 = 916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.03/2,293.74 = 916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.03x = 2,293.74 × 916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.03x = 2,101,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,318.15/1,662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.31

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