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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.07, 2,905.88 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.07, 2,905.88 and 638.64 is: 958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.07 : 2,905.88 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.07/2,905.88 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.07x = 2,905.88 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.07x = 1,855,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,808.01/1,937.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.05

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