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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.98, 2,905.92 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.98, 2,905.92 and 638.55 is: 957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.98 : 2,905.92 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.98/2,905.92 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.98x = 2,905.92 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.98x = 1,855,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,575.22/1,936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.97

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