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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.22, 2,942.34 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.22, 2,942.34 and 663.28 is: 994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.22 : 2,942.34 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.22/2,942.34 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.22x = 2,942.34 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.22x = 1,951,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,595.28/1,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.59

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