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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939, 2,909.06 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939, 2,909.06 and 571 is: 856.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939 : 2,909.06 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939/2,909.06 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939x = 2,909.06 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939x = 1,661,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,073.26/1,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.66

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