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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.44, 2,748.81 and 662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.44, 2,748.81 and 662.59 is: 993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.44 : 2,748.81 = 662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.44/2,748.81 = 662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.44x = 2,748.81 × 662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.44x = 1,821,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,334.02/1,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.94

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