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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.36, 2,943.84 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.36, 2,943.84 and 646.08 is: 969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.36 : 2,943.84 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.36/2,943.84 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.36x = 2,943.84 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.36x = 1,901,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,956.15/1,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.22

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