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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.21, 2,851.68 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.21, 2,851.68 and 668.66 is: 1,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.21 : 2,851.68 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.21/2,851.68 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.21x = 2,851.68 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.21x = 1,906,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,790.72/1,900.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.46

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