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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.68, 2,938.17 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.68, 2,938.17 and 572.04 is: 858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.68 : 2,938.17 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.68/2,938.17 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.68x = 2,938.17 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.68x = 1,680,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,750.77/1,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.10

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