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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981.83, 2,972.76 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981.83, 2,972.76 and 595.20 is: 892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981.83 : 2,972.76 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981.83/2,972.76 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981.83x = 2,972.76 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981.83x = 1,769,386.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,386.75/1,981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.80

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