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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.27, 2,946.96 and 793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.27, 2,946.96 and 793.67 is: 1,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.27 : 2,946.96 = 793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.27/2,946.96 = 793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.27x = 2,946.96 × 793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.27x = 2,338,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,899.01/1,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.72

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