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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.68, 2,905.01 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.68, 2,905.01 and 638.15 is: 957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.68 : 2,905.01 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.68/2,905.01 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.68x = 2,905.01 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.68x = 1,853,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,814.42/1,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.21

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