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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.18, 2,926.33 and 564.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.18, 2,926.33 and 564.21 is: 846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.18 : 2,926.33 = 564.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.18/2,926.33 = 564.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.18x = 2,926.33 × 564.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.18x = 1,651,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,055.09/1,951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.18

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