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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.61, 2,919.44 and 647.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.61, 2,919.44 and 647.91 is: 971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.61 : 2,919.44 = 647.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.61/2,919.44 = 647.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.61x = 2,919.44 × 647.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.61x = 1,891,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,535.99/1,946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.71

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