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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.16, 2,941.72 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.16, 2,941.72 and 662.64 is: 993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.16 : 2,941.72 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.16/2,941.72 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.16x = 2,941.72 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.16x = 1,949,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,301.34/1,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.95

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