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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.12, 2,947.77 and 666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.12, 2,947.77 and 666.60 is: 999.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.12 : 2,947.77 = 666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.12/2,947.77 = 666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.12x = 2,947.77 × 666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.12x = 1,964,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,983.48/1,965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.93

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