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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.58, 2,840.70 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.58, 2,840.70 and 660.66 is: 991.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.58 : 2,840.70 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.58/2,840.70 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.58x = 2,840.70 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.58x = 1,876,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,736.86/1,893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.11

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