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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.44, 2,947.13 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.44, 2,947.13 and 665.88 is: 998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.44 : 2,947.13 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.44/2,947.13 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.44x = 2,947.13 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.44x = 1,962,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,434.92/1,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.98

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