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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.92, 2,905.38 and 638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.92, 2,905.38 and 638.76 is: 958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.92 : 2,905.38 = 638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.92/2,905.38 = 638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.92x = 2,905.38 × 638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.92x = 1,855,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,840.53/1,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.14

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