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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.97, 2,951.94 and 581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.97, 2,951.94 and 581.19 is: 871.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.97 : 2,951.94 = 581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.97/2,951.94 = 581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.97x = 2,951.94 × 581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.97x = 1,715,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,633.27/1,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.78

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