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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.36, 2,946.68 and 665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.36, 2,946.68 and 665.40 is: 998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.36 : 2,946.68 = 665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.36/2,946.68 = 665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.36x = 2,946.68 × 665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.36x = 1,960,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,720.87/1,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.15

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