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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.01, 2,949.28 and 667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.01, 2,949.28 and 667.13 is: 1,000.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.01 : 2,949.28 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.01/2,949.28 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.01x = 2,949.28 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.01x = 1,967,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,536.75/1,966.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.78

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