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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.97, 2,920.91 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.97, 2,920.91 and 560.32 is: 840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.97 : 2,920.91 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.97/2,920.91 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.97x = 2,920.91 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.97x = 1,636,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,639.66/1,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.61

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