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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.56, 2,941.57 and 791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.56, 2,941.57 and 791.34 is: 1,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.56 : 2,941.57 = 791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.56/2,941.57 = 791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.56x = 2,941.57 × 791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.56x = 2,327,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,797.34/1,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.71

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