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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.93, 2,952.24 and 581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.93, 2,952.24 and 581.35 is: 872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.93 : 2,952.24 = 581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.93/2,952.24 = 581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.93x = 2,952.24 × 581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.93x = 1,716,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,284.72/1,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.13

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