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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.77, 2,840.09 and 660.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.77, 2,840.09 and 660.95 is: 991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.77 : 2,840.09 = 660.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.77/2,840.09 = 660.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.77x = 2,840.09 × 660.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.77x = 1,877,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,139.98/1,893.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.22

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