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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.38, 2,943.84 and 575.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.38, 2,943.84 and 575.81 is: 863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.38 : 2,943.84 = 575.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.38/2,943.84 = 575.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.38x = 2,943.84 × 575.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.38x = 1,695,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,092.51/1,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.79

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