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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.78, 2,849.97 and 667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.78, 2,849.97 and 667.26 is: 1,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.78 : 2,849.97 = 667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.78/2,849.97 = 667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.78x = 2,849.97 × 667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.78x = 1,901,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,670.98/1,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.00

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