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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.94, 2,927.18 and 635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.94, 2,927.18 and 635.35 is: 952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.94 : 2,927.18 = 635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.94/2,927.18 = 635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.94x = 2,927.18 × 635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.94x = 1,859,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,774.91/1,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.78

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