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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.62, 2,956.66 and 874.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.62, 2,956.66 and 874.20 is: 1,311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.62 : 2,956.66 = 874.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.62/2,956.66 = 874.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.62x = 2,956.66 × 874.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.62x = 2,584,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,712.17/1,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.62

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