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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.40, 2,913.16 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.40, 2,913.16 and 555.72 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.40 : 2,913.16 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.40/2,913.16 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.40x = 2,913.16 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.40x = 1,618,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,901.28/1,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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