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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.55, 2,903.73 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.55, 2,903.73 and 637.12 is: 955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.55 : 2,903.73 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.55/2,903.73 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.55x = 2,903.73 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.55x = 1,850,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,024.46/1,935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.81

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