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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,959.89, 2,939.95 and 625.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,959.89, 2,939.95 and 625.97 is: 938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,959.89 : 2,939.95 = 625.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,959.89/2,939.95 = 625.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,959.89x = 2,939.95 × 625.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,959.89x = 1,840,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,320.50/1,959.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.99

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