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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.26, 2,942.72 and 575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.26, 2,942.72 and 575.23 is: 862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.26 : 2,942.72 = 575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.26/2,942.72 = 575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.26x = 2,942.72 × 575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.26x = 1,692,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,740.83/1,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.65

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