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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.54, 2,942.21 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.54, 2,942.21 and 500.64 is: 750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.54 : 2,942.21 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.54/2,942.21 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.54x = 2,942.21 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.54x = 1,472,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,985.51/1,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.94

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