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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.13, 2,932.89 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.13, 2,932.89 and 568.48 is: 852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.13 : 2,932.89 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.13/2,932.89 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.13x = 2,932.89 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.13x = 1,667,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,289.31/1,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.78

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