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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.52, 2,944.20 and 664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.52, 2,944.20 and 664.84 is: 997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.52 : 2,944.20 = 664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.52/2,944.20 = 664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.52x = 2,944.20 × 664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.52x = 1,957,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,421.93/1,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.40

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