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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.63, 2,957.44 and 584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.63, 2,957.44 and 584.86 is: 877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.63 : 2,957.44 = 584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.63/2,957.44 = 584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.63x = 2,957.44 × 584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.63x = 1,729,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,672.02/1,971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.28

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