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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.73, 2,935.10 and 570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.73, 2,935.10 and 570.07 is: 855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.73 : 2,935.10 = 570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.73/2,935.10 = 570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.73x = 2,935.10 × 570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.73x = 1,673,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,212.46/1,956.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.11

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