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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.07, 2,941.67 and 662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.07, 2,941.67 and 662.50 is: 993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.07 : 2,941.67 = 662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.07/2,941.67 = 662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.07x = 2,941.67 × 662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.07x = 1,948,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,856.38/1,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.77

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