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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.62, 2,908.03 and 640.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.62, 2,908.03 and 640.19 is: 960.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.62 : 2,908.03 = 640.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.62/2,908.03 = 640.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.62x = 2,908.03 × 640.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.62x = 1,861,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,691.73/1,938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.32

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