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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.91, 2,747.79 and 662.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.91, 2,747.79 and 662.00 is: 992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.91 : 2,747.79 = 662.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.91/2,747.79 = 662.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.91x = 2,747.79 × 662.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.91x = 1,819,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,023.24/1,831.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.97

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