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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.93, 2,929.31 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.93, 2,929.31 and 566.24 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.93 : 2,929.31 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.93/2,929.31 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.93x = 2,929.31 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.93x = 1,658,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,677.14/1,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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