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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.74, 2,930.31 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.74, 2,930.31 and 637.54 is: 956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.74 : 2,930.31 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.74/2,930.31 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.74x = 2,930.31 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.74x = 1,868,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,182.51/1,953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.21

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