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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.35, 3,970.99 and 646.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.35, 3,970.99 and 646.05 is: 969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.35 : 3,970.99 = 646.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.35/3,970.99 = 646.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.35x = 3,970.99 × 646.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.35x = 2,565,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,458.09/2,647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.07

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