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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.76, 2,948.22 and 796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.76, 2,948.22 and 796.04 is: 1,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.76 : 2,948.22 = 796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.76/2,948.22 = 796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.76x = 2,948.22 × 796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.76x = 2,346,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,901.05/1,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.28

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