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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.91, 2,751.13 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.91, 2,751.13 and 664 is: 996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.91 : 2,751.13 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.91/2,751.13 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.91x = 2,751.13 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.91x = 1,826,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,750.32/1,833.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.10

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