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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.27, 2,817.99 and 646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.27, 2,817.99 and 646.36 is: 969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.27 : 2,817.99 = 646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.27/2,817.99 = 646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.27x = 2,817.99 × 646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.27x = 1,821,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,428.97/1,879.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.22

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