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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.36, 2,966 and 590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.36, 2,966 and 590.70 is: 886.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.36 : 2,966 = 590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.36/2,966 = 590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.36x = 2,966 × 590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.36x = 1,752,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,001.37/1,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.03

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