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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.48, 2,921.58 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.48, 2,921.58 and 794.04 is: 1,191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.48 : 2,921.58 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.48/2,921.58 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.48x = 2,921.58 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.48x = 2,319,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,851.38/1,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.21

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