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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.42, 2,946.96 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.42, 2,946.96 and 648.48 is: 972.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.42 : 2,946.96 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.42/2,946.96 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.42x = 2,946.96 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.42x = 1,911,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,044.62/1,964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.83

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