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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.63, 2,918.90 and 647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.63, 2,918.90 and 647.10 is: 970.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.63 : 2,918.90 = 647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.63/2,918.90 = 647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.63x = 2,918.90 × 647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.63x = 1,888,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,820.19/1,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.80

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