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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.66, 2,942.48 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.66, 2,942.48 and 664.04 is: 996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.66 : 2,942.48 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.66/2,942.48 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.66x = 2,942.48 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.66x = 1,953,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,911.37/1,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.05

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