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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.93, 2,921.79 and 777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.93, 2,921.79 and 777.88 is: 1,166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.93 : 2,921.79 = 777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.93/2,921.79 = 777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.93x = 2,921.79 × 777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.93x = 2,272,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,802.01/1,947.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.78

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