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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981.58, 2,972.19 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981.58, 2,972.19 and 595.23 is: 892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981.58 : 2,972.19 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981.58/2,972.19 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981.58x = 2,972.19 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981.58x = 1,769,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,125.51/1,981.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.79

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