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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.28, 2,895.72 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.28, 2,895.72 and 631.44 is: 947.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.28 : 2,895.72 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.28/2,895.72 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.28x = 2,895.72 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.28x = 1,828,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,473.44/1,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.26

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