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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.64, 2,906.46 and 550.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.64, 2,906.46 and 550.99 is: 826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.64 : 2,906.46 = 550.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.64/2,906.46 = 550.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.64x = 2,906.46 × 550.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.64x = 1,601,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,430.40/1,937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.49

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