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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.08, 2,945.40 and 577.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.08, 2,945.40 and 577.06 is: 865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.08 : 2,945.40 = 577.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.08/2,945.40 = 577.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.08x = 2,945.40 × 577.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.08x = 1,699,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,672.52/1,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.38

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