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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.01, 2,943.47 and 575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.01, 2,943.47 and 575.36 is: 863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.01 : 2,943.47 = 575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.01/2,943.47 = 575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.01x = 2,943.47 × 575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.01x = 1,693,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,537.31/1,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.17

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