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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.61, 2,950.46 and 795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.61, 2,950.46 and 795.89 is: 1,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.61 : 2,950.46 = 795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.61/2,950.46 = 795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.61x = 2,950.46 × 795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.61x = 2,348,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,222.88/1,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.05

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