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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.41, 2,950.05 and 993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.41, 2,950.05 and 993.98 is: 1,489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.41 : 2,950.05 = 993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.41/2,950.05 = 993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.41x = 2,950.05 × 993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.41x = 2,932,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,290.70/1,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.67

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