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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.11, 2,965.62 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.11, 2,965.62 and 590.45 is: 885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.11 : 2,965.62 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.11/2,965.62 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.11x = 2,965.62 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.11x = 1,751,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,035.50/1,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.66

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