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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.44, 2,924.63 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.44, 2,924.63 and 562.76 is: 844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.44 : 2,924.63 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.44/2,924.63 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.44x = 2,924.63 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.44x = 1,645,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,864.78/1,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.28

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