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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.68, 2,912.66 and 555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.68, 2,912.66 and 555.14 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.68 : 2,912.66 = 555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.68/2,912.66 = 555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.68x = 2,912.66 × 555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.68x = 1,616,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,934.07/1,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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