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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.10, 2,910.29 and 553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.10, 2,910.29 and 553.55 is: 830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.10 : 2,910.29 = 553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.10/2,910.29 = 553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.10x = 2,910.29 × 553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.10x = 1,610,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,999.69/1,940.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.37

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