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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.53, 2,936.75 and 641.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.53, 2,936.75 and 641.33 is: 962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.53 : 2,936.75 = 641.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.53/2,936.75 = 641.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.53x = 2,936.75 × 641.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.53x = 1,883,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,407.99/1,957.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.13

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