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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.56, 2,946.84 and 991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.56, 2,946.84 and 991.48 is: 1,487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.56 : 2,946.84 = 991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.56/2,946.84 = 991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.56x = 2,946.84 × 991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.56x = 2,921,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,732.92/1,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.22

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