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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.82, 2,852.61 and 669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.82, 2,852.61 and 669.34 is: 1,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.82 : 2,852.61 = 669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.82/2,852.61 = 669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.82x = 2,852.61 × 669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.82x = 1,909,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,365.98/1,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.97

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