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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.70, 2,944.07 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.70, 2,944.07 and 576.06 is: 864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.70 : 2,944.07 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.70/2,944.07 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.70x = 2,944.07 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.70x = 1,695,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,950.72/1,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.09

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