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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.07, 2,905.02 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.07, 2,905.02 and 550.52 is: 825.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.07 : 2,905.02 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.07/2,905.02 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.07x = 2,905.02 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.07x = 1,599,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,271.61/1,937.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.61

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