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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.81, 2,970.10 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.81, 2,970.10 and 593.04 is: 889.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.81 : 2,970.10 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.81/2,970.10 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.81x = 2,970.10 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.81x = 1,761,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,383.28/1,979.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.67

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