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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.96, 2,946.48 and 666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.96, 2,946.48 and 666.34 is: 999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.96 : 2,946.48 = 666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.96/2,946.48 = 666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.96x = 2,946.48 × 666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.96x = 1,963,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,357.48/1,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.69

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