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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.82, 2,942.73 and 663.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.82, 2,942.73 and 663.19 is: 994.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.82 : 2,942.73 = 663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.82/2,942.73 = 663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.82x = 2,942.73 × 663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.82x = 1,951,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,581.75/1,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.78

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