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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.77, 2,920.18 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.77, 2,920.18 and 648.24 is: 972.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.77 : 2,920.18 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.77/2,920.18 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.77x = 2,920.18 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.77x = 1,892,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,977.48/1,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.37

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