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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.65, 2,927.94 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.65, 2,927.94 and 565.02 is: 847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.65 : 2,927.94 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.65/2,927.94 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.65x = 2,927.94 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.65x = 1,654,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,344.66/1,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.66

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