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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.22, 2,940.84 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.22, 2,940.84 and 662.28 is: 993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.22 : 2,940.84 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.22/2,940.84 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.22x = 2,940.84 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.22x = 1,947,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,659.52/1,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.09

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