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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.65, 2,934.86 and 569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.65, 2,934.86 and 569.96 is: 854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.65 : 2,934.86 = 569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.65/2,934.86 = 569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.65x = 2,934.86 × 569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.65x = 1,672,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,735.28/1,956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.90

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