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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.32, 2,918.81 and 776.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.32, 2,918.81 and 776.82 is: 1,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.32 : 2,918.81 = 776.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.32/2,918.81 = 776.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.32x = 2,918.81 × 776.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.32x = 2,267,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,389.98/1,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.36

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