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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.52, 2,923.86 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.52, 2,923.86 and 562.44 is: 843.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.52 : 2,923.86 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.52/2,923.86 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.52x = 2,923.86 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.52x = 1,644,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,495.82/1,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.54

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