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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.95, 2,942.26 and 791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.95, 2,942.26 and 791.65 is: 1,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.95 : 2,942.26 = 791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.95/2,942.26 = 791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.95x = 2,942.26 × 791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.95x = 2,329,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,240.13/1,961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.21

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