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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.63, 2,926.71 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.63, 2,926.71 and 635.04 is: 952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.63 : 2,926.71 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.63/2,926.71 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.63x = 2,926.71 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.63x = 1,858,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,565.36/1,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.32

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