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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.51, 2,747.09 and 662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.51, 2,747.09 and 662.24 is: 992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.51 : 2,747.09 = 662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.51/2,747.09 = 662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.51x = 2,747.09 × 662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.51x = 1,819,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,215.83/1,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.75

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