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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.63, 2,910.08 and 553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.63, 2,910.08 and 553.65 is: 830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.63 : 2,910.08 = 553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.63/2,910.08 = 553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.63x = 2,910.08 × 553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.63x = 1,611,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,152.63/1,940.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.22

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