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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.92, 2,917.82 and 792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.92, 2,917.82 and 792.04 is: 1,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.92 : 2,917.82 = 792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.92/2,917.82 = 792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.92x = 2,917.82 × 792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.92x = 2,311,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,030.15/1,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.02

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