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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.81, 2,943.61 and 646.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.81, 2,943.61 and 646.27 is: 969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.81 : 2,943.61 = 646.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.81/2,943.61 = 646.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.81x = 2,943.61 × 646.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.81x = 1,902,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,357.86/1,962.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.20

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