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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.34, 2,932.35 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.34, 2,932.35 and 568.32 is: 852.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.34 : 2,932.35 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.34/2,932.35 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.34x = 2,932.35 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.34x = 1,666,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,513.15/1,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.29

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