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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.63, 2,911.93 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.63, 2,911.93 and 554.60 is: 831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.63 : 2,911.93 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.63/2,911.93 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.63x = 2,911.93 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.63x = 1,614,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,956.38/1,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.75

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