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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.92, 2,913.93 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.92, 2,913.93 and 556.02 is: 833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.92 : 2,913.93 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.92/2,913.93 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.92x = 2,913.93 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.92x = 1,620,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,203.36/1,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.90

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