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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.98, 2,944.48 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.98, 2,944.48 and 664.45 is: 996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.98 : 2,944.48 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.98/2,944.48 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.98x = 2,944.48 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.98x = 1,956,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,466.65/1,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.68

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