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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.34, 2,950.93 and 668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.34, 2,950.93 and 668.82 is: 1,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.34 : 2,950.93 = 668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.34/2,950.93 = 668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.34x = 2,950.93 × 668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.34x = 1,973,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,641.00/1,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.20

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