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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.74, 2,950.17 and 580.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.74, 2,950.17 and 580.06 is: 870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.74 : 2,950.17 = 580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.74/2,950.17 = 580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.74x = 2,950.17 × 580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.74x = 1,711,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,275.61/1,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.11

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