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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.98, 2,917.47 and 646.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.98, 2,917.47 and 646.14 is: 969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.98 : 2,917.47 = 646.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.98/2,917.47 = 646.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.98x = 2,917.47 × 646.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.98x = 1,885,094.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,094.07/1,944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.21

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