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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.61, 2,906.22 and 550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.61, 2,906.22 and 550.93 is: 826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.61 : 2,906.22 = 550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.61/2,906.22 = 550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.61x = 2,906.22 × 550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.61x = 1,601,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,123.78/1,937.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.34

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