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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.11, 2,910.18 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.11, 2,910.18 and 553.44 is: 830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.11 : 2,910.18 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.11/2,910.18 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.11x = 2,910.18 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.11x = 1,610,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,607.25/1,940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.16

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