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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.81, 2,905.65 and 950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.81, 2,905.65 and 950.32 is: 1,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.81 : 2,905.65 = 950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.81/2,905.65 = 950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.81x = 2,905.65 × 950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.81x = 2,761,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,297.31/1,937.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.96

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