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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.36, 2,957.12 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.36, 2,957.12 and 584.96 is: 877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.36 : 2,957.12 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.36/2,957.12 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.36x = 2,957.12 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.36x = 1,729,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,796.92/1,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.46

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