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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.84, 2,962.04 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.84, 2,962.04 and 514.12 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.84 : 2,962.04 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.84/2,962.04 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.84x = 2,962.04 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.84x = 1,522,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,844.00/1,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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