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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.56, 2,902.14 and 635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.56, 2,902.14 and 635.68 is: 953.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.56 : 2,902.14 = 635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.56/2,902.14 = 635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.56x = 2,902.14 × 635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.56x = 1,844,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,832.36/1,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.62

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