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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.21, 2,912.68 and 643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.21, 2,912.68 and 643.38 is: 964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.21 : 2,912.68 = 643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.21/2,912.68 = 643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.21x = 2,912.68 × 643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.21x = 1,873,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,960.06/1,942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.86

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