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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.64, 2,913.97 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.64, 2,913.97 and 556.14 is: 834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.64 : 2,913.97 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.64/2,913.97 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.64x = 2,913.97 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.64x = 1,620,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,575.28/1,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.21

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