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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.54, 2,954.76 and 582.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.54, 2,954.76 and 582.82 is: 874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.54 : 2,954.76 = 582.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.54/2,954.76 = 582.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.54x = 2,954.76 × 582.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.54x = 1,722,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,093.22/1,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.36

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