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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.87, 2,491.11 and 930.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.87, 2,491.11 and 930.22 is: 1,393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.87 : 2,491.11 = 930.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.87/2,491.11 = 930.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.87x = 2,491.11 × 930.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.87x = 2,317,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,275.69/1,662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.54

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