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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.09, 2,950.63 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.09, 2,950.63 and 668.25 is: 1,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.09 : 2,950.63 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.09/2,950.63 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.09x = 2,950.63 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.09x = 1,971,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,756.83/1,967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.38

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