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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.76, 2,964.20 and 589.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.76, 2,964.20 and 589.11 is: 883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.76 : 2,964.20 = 589.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.76/2,964.20 = 589.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.76x = 2,964.20 × 589.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.76x = 1,746,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,225.80/1,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.83

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