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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.68, 2,950.44 and 668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.68, 2,950.44 and 668.16 is: 1,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.68 : 2,950.44 = 668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.68/2,950.44 = 668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.68x = 2,950.44 × 668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.68x = 1,971,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,365.99/1,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.38

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