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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.91, 2,942.52 and 575.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.91, 2,942.52 and 575.21 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.91 : 2,942.52 = 575.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.91/2,942.52 = 575.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.91x = 2,942.52 × 575.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.91x = 1,692,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,574.29/1,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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