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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,895.74, 2,844.43 and 664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,895.74, 2,844.43 and 664.02 is: 996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,895.74 : 2,844.43 = 664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,895.74/2,844.43 = 664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,895.74x = 2,844.43 × 664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,895.74x = 1,888,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,756.75/1,895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.32

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