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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.08, 2,919.34 and 791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.08, 2,919.34 and 791.48 is: 1,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.08 : 2,919.34 = 791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.08/2,919.34 = 791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.08x = 2,919.34 × 791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.08x = 2,310,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,599.22/1,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.70

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