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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.69, 2,942.54 and 663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.69, 2,942.54 and 663.13 is: 994.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.69 : 2,942.54 = 663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.69/2,942.54 = 663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.69x = 2,942.54 × 663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.69x = 1,951,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,268.52/1,961.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.69

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