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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.55, 2,908.67 and 640.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.55, 2,908.67 and 640.71 is: 960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.55 : 2,908.67 = 640.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.55/2,908.67 = 640.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.55x = 2,908.67 × 640.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.55x = 1,863,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,610.75/1,939.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.85

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