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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.16, 2,926.42 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.16, 2,926.42 and 564.18 is: 846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.16 : 2,926.42 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.16/2,926.42 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.16x = 2,926.42 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.16x = 1,651,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,027.64/1,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.18

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