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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.62, 2,905.14 and 638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.62, 2,905.14 and 638.22 is: 957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.62 : 2,905.14 = 638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.62/2,905.14 = 638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.62x = 2,905.14 × 638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.62x = 1,854,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,118.45/1,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.40

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