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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.02, 2,941.80 and 574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.02, 2,941.80 and 574.46 is: 861.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.02 : 2,941.80 = 574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.02/2,941.80 = 574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.02x = 2,941.80 × 574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.02x = 1,689,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,940.60/1,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.77

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