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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.23, 2,942.73 and 663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.23, 2,942.73 and 663.39 is: 994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.23 : 2,942.73 = 663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.23/2,942.73 = 663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.23x = 2,942.73 × 663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.23x = 1,952,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,177.65/1,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.88

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