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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.36, 2,852.46 and 668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.36, 2,852.46 and 668.85 is: 1,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.36 : 2,852.46 = 668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.36/2,852.46 = 668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.36x = 2,852.46 × 668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.36x = 1,907,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,867.87/1,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.42

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