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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.50, 2,926.52 and 634.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.50, 2,926.52 and 634.91 is: 952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.50 : 2,926.52 = 634.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.50/2,926.52 = 634.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.50x = 2,926.52 × 634.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.50x = 1,858,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,079.04/1,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.13

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