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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.56, 2,962.10 and 587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.56, 2,962.10 and 587.94 is: 881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.56 : 2,962.10 = 587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.56/2,962.10 = 587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.56x = 2,962.10 × 587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.56x = 1,741,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,534.13/1,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.99

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