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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.61, 2,894.42 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.61, 2,894.42 and 631.08 is: 946.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.61 : 2,894.42 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.61/2,894.42 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.61x = 2,894.42 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.61x = 1,826,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,610.57/1,929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.62

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