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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.90, 2,933.73 and 569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.90, 2,933.73 and 569.21 is: 853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.90 : 2,933.73 = 569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.90/2,933.73 = 569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.90x = 2,933.73 × 569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.90x = 1,669,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,893.78/1,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.77

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