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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.57, 2,947.39 and 666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.57, 2,947.39 and 666.14 is: 999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.57 : 2,947.39 = 666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.57/2,947.39 = 666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.57x = 2,947.39 × 666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.57x = 1,963,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,357.97/1,964.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.39

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