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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.16, 2,950.41 and 580.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.16, 2,950.41 and 580.47 is: 870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.16 : 2,950.41 = 580.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.16/2,950.41 = 580.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.16x = 2,950.41 × 580.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.16x = 1,712,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,624.49/1,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.61

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