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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.08, 2,961.68 and 587.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.08, 2,961.68 and 587.41 is: 881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.08 : 2,961.68 = 587.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.08/2,961.68 = 587.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.08x = 2,961.68 × 587.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.08x = 1,739,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,710.11/1,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.28

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