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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.76, 2,905.66 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.76, 2,905.66 and 638.28 is: 957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.76 : 2,905.66 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.76/2,905.66 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.76x = 2,905.66 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.76x = 1,854,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,624.66/1,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.59

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