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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.34, 2,933.10 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.34, 2,933.10 and 568.62 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.34 : 2,933.10 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.34/2,933.10 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.34x = 2,933.10 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.34x = 1,667,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,819.32/1,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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