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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.91, 2,943 and 663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.91, 2,943 and 663.39 is: 995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.91 : 2,943 = 663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.91/2,943 = 663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.91x = 2,943 × 663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.91x = 1,952,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,356.77/1,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.13

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