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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.82, 2,926.19 and 564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.82, 2,926.19 and 564.10 is: 846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.82 : 2,926.19 = 564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.82/2,926.19 = 564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.82x = 2,926.19 × 564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.82x = 1,650,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,663.78/1,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.14

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