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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.92, 2,947.16 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.92, 2,947.16 and 795.20 is: 1,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.92 : 2,947.16 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.92/2,947.16 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.92x = 2,947.16 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.92x = 2,343,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,581.63/1,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.10

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