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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971, 2,957 and 584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971, 2,957 and 584.39 is: 876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971 : 2,957 = 584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971/2,957 = 584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971x = 2,957 × 584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971x = 1,728,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,041.23/1,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.73

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