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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.46, 2,912.73 and 643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.46, 2,912.73 and 643.84 is: 965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.46 : 2,912.73 = 643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.46/2,912.73 = 643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.46x = 2,912.73 × 643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.46x = 1,875,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,332.08/1,941.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.94

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