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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.01, 2,852.33 and 669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.01, 2,852.33 and 669.27 is: 1,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.01 : 2,852.33 = 669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.01/2,852.33 = 669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.01x = 2,852.33 × 669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.01x = 1,908,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,975.55/1,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.19

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