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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.52, 2,902.16 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.52, 2,902.16 and 636 is: 954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.52 : 2,902.16 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.52/2,902.16 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.52x = 2,902.16 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.52x = 1,845,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,773.76/1,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.12

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