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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.10, 2,926.21 and 564.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.10, 2,926.21 and 564.13 is: 846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.10 : 2,926.21 = 564.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.10/2,926.21 = 564.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.10x = 2,926.21 × 564.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.10x = 1,650,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,756.94/1,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.06

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