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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.93, 2,917.88 and 646.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.93, 2,917.88 and 646.41 is: 969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.93 : 2,917.88 = 646.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.93/2,917.88 = 646.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.93x = 2,917.88 × 646.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.93x = 1,886,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,143.58/1,944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.77

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