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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.12, 2,950.20 and 668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.12, 2,950.20 and 668.24 is: 1,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.12 : 2,950.20 = 668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.12/2,950.20 = 668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.12x = 2,950.20 × 668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.12x = 1,971,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,441.65/1,967.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.20

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