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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.68, 2,947.46 and 666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.68, 2,947.46 and 666.08 is: 999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.68 : 2,947.46 = 666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.68/2,947.46 = 666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.68x = 2,947.46 × 666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.68x = 1,963,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,244.16/1,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.27

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