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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.16, 2,949.96 and 580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.16, 2,949.96 and 580.02 is: 869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.16 : 2,949.96 = 580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.16/2,949.96 = 580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.16x = 2,949.96 × 580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.16x = 1,711,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,035.80/1,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.80

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