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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.68, 2,950.09 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.68, 2,950.09 and 667.98 is: 1,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.68 : 2,950.09 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.68/2,950.09 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.68x = 2,950.09 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.68x = 1,970,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,601.12/1,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.99

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