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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.98, 2,966.87 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.98, 2,966.87 and 591.33 is: 886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.98 : 2,966.87 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.98/2,966.87 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.98x = 2,966.87 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.98x = 1,754,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,400.72/1,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.96

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