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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.68, 2,918.52 and 647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.68, 2,918.52 and 647.44 is: 970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.68 : 2,918.52 = 647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.68/2,918.52 = 647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.68x = 2,918.52 × 647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.68x = 1,889,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,566.59/1,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.66

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