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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.65, 2,947.32 and 648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.65, 2,947.32 and 648.47 is: 972.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.65 : 2,947.32 = 648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.65/2,947.32 = 648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.65x = 2,947.32 × 648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.65x = 1,911,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,255.97/1,964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.82

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