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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.41, 2,854.02 and 669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.41, 2,854.02 and 669.77 is: 1,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.41 : 2,854.02 = 669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.41/2,854.02 = 669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.41x = 2,854.02 × 669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.41x = 1,911,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,536.98/1,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.80

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