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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.57, 2,905.32 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.57, 2,905.32 and 637.96 is: 957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.57 : 2,905.32 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.57/2,905.32 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.57x = 2,905.32 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.57x = 1,853,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,477.95/1,936.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.09

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