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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.51, 2,962.25 and 587.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.51, 2,962.25 and 587.84 is: 881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.51 : 2,962.25 = 587.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.51/2,962.25 = 587.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.51x = 2,962.25 × 587.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.51x = 1,741,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,329.04/1,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.90

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