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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.90, 2,967 and 591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.90, 2,967 and 591.14 is: 886.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.90 : 2,967 = 591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.90/2,967 = 591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.90x = 2,967 × 591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.90x = 1,753,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,897.55/1,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.75

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