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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.23, 2,913.13 and 555.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.23, 2,913.13 and 555.47 is: 833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.23 : 2,913.13 = 555.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.23/2,913.13 = 555.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.23x = 2,913.13 × 555.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.23x = 1,618,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,156.32/1,942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.15

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