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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.47, 2,912.01 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.47, 2,912.01 and 554.72 is: 832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.47 : 2,912.01 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.47/2,912.01 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.47x = 2,912.01 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.47x = 1,615,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,344.47/1,941.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.02

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