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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.67, 2,910.33 and 641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.67, 2,910.33 and 641.79 is: 962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.67 : 2,910.33 = 641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.67/2,910.33 = 641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.67x = 2,910.33 × 641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.67x = 1,867,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,820.69/1,940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.46

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