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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.38, 2,758.38 and 669.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.38, 2,758.38 and 669.09 is: 1,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.38 : 2,758.38 = 669.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.38/2,758.38 = 669.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.38x = 2,758.38 × 669.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.38x = 1,845,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,604.47/1,839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.39

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