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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.70, 2,897.99 and 633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.70, 2,897.99 and 633.09 is: 949.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.70 : 2,897.99 = 633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.70/2,897.99 = 633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.70x = 2,897.99 × 633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.70x = 1,834,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,688.49/1,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.78

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