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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.68, 2,974.17 and 521.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.68, 2,974.17 and 521.81 is: 782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.68 : 2,974.17 = 521.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.68/2,974.17 = 521.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.68x = 2,974.17 × 521.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.68x = 1,551,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,961.04/1,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.76

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