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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.68, 2,924.52 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.68, 2,924.52 and 563.22 is: 844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.68 : 2,924.52 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.68/2,924.52 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.68x = 2,924.52 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.68x = 1,647,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,133.53/1,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.82

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