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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.77, 2,961.25 and 587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.77, 2,961.25 and 587.15 is: 880.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.77 : 2,961.25 = 587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.77/2,961.25 = 587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.77x = 2,961.25 × 587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.77x = 1,738,697.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,697.94/1,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.90

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