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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.04, 2,968 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.04, 2,968 and 592 is: 887.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.04 : 2,968 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.04/2,968 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.04x = 2,968 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.04x = 1,757,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,056/1,979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.83

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