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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.26, 2,933.08 and 568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.26, 2,933.08 and 568.61 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.26 : 2,933.08 = 568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.26/2,933.08 = 568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.26x = 2,933.08 × 568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.26x = 1,667,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,761.11/1,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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