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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.91, 2,930.95 and 637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.91, 2,930.95 and 637.66 is: 956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.91 : 2,930.95 = 637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.91/2,930.95 = 637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.91x = 2,930.95 × 637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.91x = 1,868,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,949.58/1,953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.52

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