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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.52, 2,896.16 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.52, 2,896.16 and 632 is: 948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.52 : 2,896.16 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.52/2,896.16 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.52x = 2,896.16 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.52x = 1,830,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,373.12/1,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.12

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