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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.39, 2,957.07 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.39, 2,957.07 and 584.72 is: 877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.39 : 2,957.07 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.39/2,957.07 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.39x = 2,957.07 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.39x = 1,729,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,057.97/1,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.08

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