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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.92, 2,942.52 and 806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.92, 2,942.52 and 806.32 is: 1,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.92 : 2,942.52 = 806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.92/2,942.52 = 806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.92x = 2,942.52 × 806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.92x = 2,372,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,612.73/1,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.33

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