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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.74, 2,969.78 and 592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.74, 2,969.78 and 592.98 is: 889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.74 : 2,969.78 = 592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.74/2,969.78 = 592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.74x = 2,969.78 × 592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.74x = 1,761,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,020.14/1,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.52

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