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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.40, 2,947.74 and 795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.40, 2,947.74 and 795.34 is: 1,192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.40 : 2,947.74 = 795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.40/2,947.74 = 795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.40x = 2,947.74 × 795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.40x = 2,344,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,455.53/1,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.86

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