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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.96, 2,976.34 and 597.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.96, 2,976.34 and 597.38 is: 896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.96 : 2,976.34 = 597.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.96/2,976.34 = 597.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.96x = 2,976.34 × 597.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.96x = 1,778,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,005.99/1,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.19

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