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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.83, 2,923.32 and 562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.83, 2,923.32 and 562.24 is: 843.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.83 : 2,923.32 = 562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.83/2,923.32 = 562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.83x = 2,923.32 × 562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.83x = 1,643,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,608.46/1,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.38

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