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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.55, 2,927.53 and 635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.55, 2,927.53 and 635.25 is: 952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.55 : 2,927.53 = 635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.55/2,927.53 = 635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.55x = 2,927.53 × 635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.55x = 1,859,711.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,711.84/1,951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.94

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