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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.18, 2,932 and 638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.18, 2,932 and 638.60 is: 957.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.18 : 2,932 = 638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.18/2,932 = 638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.18x = 2,932 × 638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.18x = 1,872,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,375.20/1,955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.65

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