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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.95, 2,944.62 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.95, 2,944.62 and 664.52 is: 996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.95 : 2,944.62 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.95/2,944.62 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.95x = 2,944.62 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.95x = 1,956,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,744.16/1,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.84

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