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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.52, 2,912.28 and 644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.52, 2,912.28 and 644.44 is: 966.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.52 : 2,912.28 = 644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.52/2,912.28 = 644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.52x = 2,912.28 × 644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.52x = 1,876,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,789.72/1,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.66

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