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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.82, 2,905.16 and 620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.82, 2,905.16 and 620.54 is: 930.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.82 : 2,905.16 = 620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.82/2,905.16 = 620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.82x = 2,905.16 × 620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.82x = 1,802,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,774.52/1,936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.79

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