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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.14, 2,958.78 and 876.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.14, 2,958.78 and 876.74 is: 1,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.14 : 2,958.78 = 876.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.14/2,958.78 = 876.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.14x = 2,958.78 × 876.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.14x = 2,594,080.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,080.78/1,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.36

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