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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.83, 2,918.04 and 647.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.83, 2,918.04 and 647.01 is: 970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.83 : 2,918.04 = 647.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.83/2,918.04 = 647.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.83x = 2,918.04 × 647.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.83x = 1,888,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,001.06/1,945.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.28

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