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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.71, 2,946.46 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.71, 2,946.46 and 665.88 is: 998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.71 : 2,946.46 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.71/2,946.46 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.71x = 2,946.46 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.71x = 1,961,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,988.78/1,964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.61

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