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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.83, 2,927.07 and 564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.83, 2,927.07 and 564.71 is: 846.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.83 : 2,927.07 = 564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.83/2,927.07 = 564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.83x = 2,927.07 × 564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.83x = 1,652,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,931.06/1,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.86

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