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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.87, 2,936.75 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.87, 2,936.75 and 571.23 is: 856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.87 : 2,936.75 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.87/2,936.75 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.87x = 2,936.75 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.87x = 1,677,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,556.85/1,957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.83

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