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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.96, 2,834.97 and 657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.96, 2,834.97 and 657.40 is: 986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.96 : 2,834.97 = 657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.96/2,834.97 = 657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.96x = 2,834.97 × 657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.96x = 1,863,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,691.82/1,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.10

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