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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.14, 2,962.20 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.14, 2,962.20 and 588.16 is: 882.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.14 : 2,962.20 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.14/2,962.20 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.14x = 2,962.20 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.14x = 1,742,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,247.55/1,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.09

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