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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.59, 2,949.30 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.59, 2,949.30 and 651 is: 975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.59 : 2,949.30 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.59/2,949.30 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.59x = 2,949.30 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.59x = 1,919,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,994.30/1,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.81

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