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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.92, 2,949.84 and 668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.92, 2,949.84 and 668.32 is: 1,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.92 : 2,949.84 = 668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.92/2,949.84 = 668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.92x = 2,949.84 × 668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.92x = 1,971,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,437.07/1,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.79

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