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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.84, 2,920.82 and 648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.84, 2,920.82 and 648.88 is: 973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.84 : 2,920.82 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.84/2,920.82 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.84x = 2,920.82 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.84x = 1,895,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,261.68/1,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.01

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