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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.76, 2,935.33 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.76, 2,935.33 and 570.11 is: 855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.76 : 2,935.33 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.76/2,935.33 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.76x = 2,935.33 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.76x = 1,673,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,460.99/1,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.22

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