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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.35, 2,941.18 and 662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.35, 2,941.18 and 662.23 is: 993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.35 : 2,941.18 = 662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.35/2,941.18 = 662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.35x = 2,941.18 × 662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.35x = 1,947,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,737.63/1,961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.06

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