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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.94, 2,744.95 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.94, 2,744.95 and 660.04 is: 990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.94 : 2,744.95 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.94/2,744.95 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.94x = 2,744.95 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.94x = 1,811,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,761.42/1,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.07

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