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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.19, 2,949.89 and 668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.19, 2,949.89 and 668.31 is: 1,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.19 : 2,949.89 = 668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.19/2,949.89 = 668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.19x = 2,949.89 × 668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.19x = 1,971,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,437.64/1,967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.16

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