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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.52, 2,933.32 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.52, 2,933.32 and 639.28 is: 958.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.52 : 2,933.32 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.52/2,933.32 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.52x = 2,933.32 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.52x = 1,875,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,203.88/1,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.93

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