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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.73, 2,958.11 and 585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.73, 2,958.11 and 585.06 is: 877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.73 : 2,958.11 = 585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.73/2,958.11 = 585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.73x = 2,958.11 × 585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.73x = 1,730,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,660.01/1,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.74

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