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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.46, 2,949.72 and 668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.46, 2,949.72 and 668.03 is: 1,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.46 : 2,949.72 = 668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.46/2,949.72 = 668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.46x = 2,949.72 × 668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.46x = 1,970,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,498.11/1,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.05

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