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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.22, 2,919.73 and 647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.22, 2,919.73 and 647.79 is: 971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.22 : 2,919.73 = 647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.22/2,919.73 = 647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.22x = 2,919.73 × 647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.22x = 1,891,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,371.90/1,946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.82

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