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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.47, 2,972.67 and 665.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.47, 2,972.67 and 665.74 is: 998.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.47 : 2,972.67 = 665.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.47/2,972.67 = 665.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.47x = 2,972.67 × 665.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.47x = 1,979,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,025.33/1,982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.26

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