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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.64, 2,901.64 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.64, 2,901.64 and 636.12 is: 954.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.64 : 2,901.64 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.64/2,901.64 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.64x = 2,901.64 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.64x = 1,845,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,791.24/1,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.07

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