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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.32, 2,910.16 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.32, 2,910.16 and 572 is: 857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.32 : 2,910.16 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.32/2,910.16 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.32x = 2,910.16 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.32x = 1,664,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,611.52/1,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.91

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