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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.81, 2,903.90 and 637.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.81, 2,903.90 and 637.29 is: 955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.81 : 2,903.90 = 637.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.81/2,903.90 = 637.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.81x = 2,903.90 × 637.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.81x = 1,850,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,623.24/1,935.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.99

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