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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.37, 2,927.57 and 564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.37, 2,927.57 and 564.82 is: 847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.37 : 2,927.57 = 564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.37/2,927.57 = 564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.37x = 2,927.57 × 564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.37x = 1,653,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,539.94/1,951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.38

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