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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948, 2,922 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948, 2,922 and 580 is: 870

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948 : 2,922 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948/2,922 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948x = 2,922 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948x = 1,694,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,760/1,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870

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