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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.59, 2,967.58 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.59, 2,967.58 and 662.14 is: 993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.59 : 2,967.58 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.59/2,967.58 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.59x = 2,967.58 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.59x = 1,964,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,953.42/1,978.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.11

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