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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.97, 2,946.38 and 665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.97, 2,946.38 and 665.44 is: 998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.97 : 2,946.38 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.97/2,946.38 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.97x = 2,946.38 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.97x = 1,960,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,636.70/1,963.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.30

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