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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.61, 2,973.92 and 595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.61, 2,973.92 and 595.95 is: 893.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.61 : 2,973.92 = 595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.61/2,973.92 = 595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.61x = 2,973.92 × 595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.61x = 1,772,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,309.11/1,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.93

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