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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.46, 2,851.97 and 667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.46, 2,851.97 and 667.89 is: 1,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.46 : 2,851.97 = 667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.46/2,851.97 = 667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.46x = 2,851.97 × 667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.46x = 1,904,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,798.90/1,900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.29

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