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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971, 2,957.10 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971, 2,957.10 and 584.28 is: 876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971 : 2,957.10 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971/2,957.10 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971x = 2,957.10 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971x = 1,727,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,774.39/1,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.60

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