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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.42, 2,951.75 and 581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.42, 2,951.75 and 581.27 is: 871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.42 : 2,951.75 = 581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.42/2,951.75 = 581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.42x = 2,951.75 × 581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.42x = 1,715,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,768.20/1,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.65

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