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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.82, 2,913.18 and 643.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.82, 2,913.18 and 643.21 is: 964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.82 : 2,913.18 = 643.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.82/2,913.18 = 643.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.82x = 2,913.18 × 643.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.82x = 1,873,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,786.51/1,941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.96

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