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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.69, 2,903.73 and 637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.69, 2,903.73 and 637.26 is: 955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.69 : 2,903.73 = 637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.69/2,903.73 = 637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.69x = 2,903.73 × 637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.69x = 1,850,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,430.98/1,935.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.95

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