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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981.56, 2,972.78 and 665.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981.56, 2,972.78 and 665.27 is: 998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981.56 : 2,972.78 = 665.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981.56/2,972.78 = 665.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981.56x = 2,972.78 × 665.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981.56x = 1,977,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,683.16/1,981.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.04

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