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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.84, 2,950.18 and 668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.84, 2,950.18 and 668.32 is: 1,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.84 : 2,950.18 = 668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.84/2,950.18 = 668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.84x = 2,950.18 × 668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.84x = 1,971,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,664.30/1,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.45

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