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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.88, 2,938.32 and 572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.88, 2,938.32 and 572.28 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.88 : 2,938.32 = 572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.88/2,938.32 = 572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.88x = 2,938.32 × 572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.88x = 1,681,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,541.77/1,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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