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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.80, 2,942.70 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.80, 2,942.70 and 575.08 is: 862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.80 : 2,942.70 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.80/2,942.70 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.80x = 2,942.70 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.80x = 1,692,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,287.92/1,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.62

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