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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.94, 2,942.54 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.94, 2,942.54 and 575.34 is: 862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.94 : 2,942.54 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.94/2,942.54 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.94x = 2,942.54 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.94x = 1,692,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,958.09/1,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.90

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