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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.81, 2,920.83 and 697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.81, 2,920.83 and 697.42 is: 1,046.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.81 : 2,920.83 = 697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.81/2,920.83 = 697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.81x = 2,920.83 × 697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.81x = 2,037,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,040.51/1,946.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.35

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