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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.94, 2,902.48 and 636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.94, 2,902.48 and 636.51 is: 954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.94 : 2,902.48 = 636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.94/2,902.48 = 636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.94x = 2,902.48 × 636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.94x = 1,847,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,454.36/1,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.79

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