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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.40, 2,947.14 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.40, 2,947.14 and 665.88 is: 999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.40 : 2,947.14 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.40/2,947.14 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.40x = 2,947.14 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.40x = 1,962,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,441.58/1,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.00

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