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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.22, 2,921.90 and 561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.22, 2,921.90 and 561.25 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.22 : 2,921.90 = 561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.22/2,921.90 = 561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.22x = 2,921.90 × 561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.22x = 1,639,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,916.38/1,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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