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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.35, 2,932.35 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.35, 2,932.35 and 568.31 is: 852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.35 : 2,932.35 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.35/2,932.35 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.35x = 2,932.35 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.35x = 1,666,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,483.83/1,955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.27

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