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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.01, 2,947.33 and 666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.01, 2,947.33 and 666.33 is: 999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.01 : 2,947.33 = 666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.01/2,947.33 = 666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.01x = 2,947.33 × 666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.01x = 1,963,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,894.40/1,965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.43

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