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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.06, 2,918.97 and 793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.06, 2,918.97 and 793.62 is: 1,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.06 : 2,918.97 = 793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.06/2,918.97 = 793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.06x = 2,918.97 × 793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.06x = 2,316,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,552.97/1,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.77

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