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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.32, 2,920.84 and 631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.32, 2,920.84 and 631.04 is: 946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.32 : 2,920.84 = 631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.32/2,920.84 = 631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.32x = 2,920.84 × 631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.32x = 1,843,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,150.69/1,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.51

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