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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.30, 2,919.74 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.30, 2,919.74 and 647.46 is: 971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.30 : 2,919.74 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.30/2,919.74 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.30x = 2,919.74 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.30x = 1,890,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,411.62/1,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.29

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