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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.88, 2,901.60 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.88, 2,901.60 and 636 is: 953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.88 : 2,901.60 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.88/2,901.60 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.88x = 2,901.60 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.88x = 1,845,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,417.60/1,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.76

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