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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.61, 2,834.66 and 657.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.61, 2,834.66 and 657.37 is: 986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.61 : 2,834.66 = 657.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.61/2,834.66 = 657.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.61x = 2,834.66 × 657.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.61x = 1,863,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,420.44/1,889.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.14

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