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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.96, 2,932.90 and 638.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.96, 2,932.90 and 638.77 is: 958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.96 : 2,932.90 = 638.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.96/2,932.90 = 638.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.96x = 2,932.90 × 638.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.96x = 1,873,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,456.58/1,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.31

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