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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.94, 2,905.83 and 550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.94, 2,905.83 and 550.70 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.94 : 2,905.83 = 550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.94/2,905.83 = 550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.94x = 2,905.83 × 550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.94x = 1,600,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,237.83/1,936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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