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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.82, 2,932.73 and 568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.82, 2,932.73 and 568.13 is: 852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.82 : 2,932.73 = 568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.82/2,932.73 = 568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.82x = 2,932.73 × 568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.82x = 1,666,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,156.52/1,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.33

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