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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.80, 2,902.62 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.80, 2,902.62 and 636.24 is: 954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.80 : 2,902.62 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.80/2,902.62 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.80x = 2,902.62 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.80x = 1,846,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,762.95/1,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.50

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