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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.98, 11,687.97 and 1,948.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.98, 11,687.97 and 1,948.59 is: 2,922.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.98 : 11,687.97 = 1,948.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.98/11,687.97 = 1,948.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.98x = 11,687.97 × 1,948.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.98x = 22,775,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,027.37/7,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.88

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