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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,896.05, 2,844.42 and 646.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,896.05, 2,844.42 and 646.75 is: 970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,896.05 : 2,844.42 = 646.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,896.05/2,844.42 = 646.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,896.05x = 2,844.42 × 646.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,896.05x = 1,839,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,628.64/1,896.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.24

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