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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.81, 2,954.71 and 583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.81, 2,954.71 and 583.16 is: 874.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.81 : 2,954.71 = 583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.81/2,954.71 = 583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.81x = 2,954.71 × 583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.81x = 1,723,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,052.45/1,969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.73

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