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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930, 2,895 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930, 2,895 and 631.56 is: 947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930 : 2,895 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930/2,895 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930x = 2,895 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930x = 1,828,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,366.20/1,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.34

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