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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.63, 2,898.96 and 634.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.63, 2,898.96 and 634.15 is: 951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.63 : 2,898.96 = 634.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.63/2,898.96 = 634.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.63x = 2,898.96 × 634.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.63x = 1,838,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,375.48/1,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.23

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