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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.93, 2,840.91 and 661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.93, 2,840.91 and 661.34 is: 992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.93 : 2,840.91 = 661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.93/2,840.91 = 661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.93x = 2,840.91 × 661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.93x = 1,878,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,807.42/1,893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.02

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