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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.44, 2,962.34 and 879.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.44, 2,962.34 and 879.57 is: 1,319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.44 : 2,962.34 = 879.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.44/2,962.34 = 879.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.44x = 2,962.34 × 879.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.44x = 2,605,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,581.00/1,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.66

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