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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.85, 2,927.34 and 564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.85, 2,927.34 and 564.88 is: 847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.85 : 2,927.34 = 564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.85/2,927.34 = 564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.85x = 2,927.34 × 564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.85x = 1,653,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,595.82/1,951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.19

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