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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.91, 2,839.84 and 660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.91, 2,839.84 and 660.33 is: 990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.91 : 2,839.84 = 660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.91/2,839.84 = 660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.91x = 2,839.84 × 660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.91x = 1,875,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,229.90/1,892.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.66

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