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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.73, 2,905.27 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.73, 2,905.27 and 550.08 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.73 : 2,905.27 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.73/2,905.27 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.73x = 2,905.27 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.73x = 1,598,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,129.55/1,936.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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