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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.35, 2,930.85 and 567.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.35, 2,930.85 and 567.31 is: 850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.35 : 2,930.85 = 567.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.35/2,930.85 = 567.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.35x = 2,930.85 × 567.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.35x = 1,662,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,700.51/1,954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.77

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