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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.52, 2,950.24 and 668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.52, 2,950.24 and 668.48 is: 1,002.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.52 : 2,950.24 = 668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.52/2,950.24 = 668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.52x = 2,950.24 × 668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.52x = 1,972,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,176.44/1,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.37

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