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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.31, 2,942.52 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.31, 2,942.52 and 662.88 is: 994.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.31 : 2,942.52 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.31/2,942.52 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.31x = 2,942.52 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.31x = 1,950,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,537.66/1,961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.51

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