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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.94, 2,932.45 and 638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.94, 2,932.45 and 638.69 is: 958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.94 : 2,932.45 = 638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.94/2,932.45 = 638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.94x = 2,932.45 × 638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.94x = 1,872,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,926.49/1,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.05

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