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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.89, 2,472.80 and 995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.89, 2,472.80 and 995.25 is: 1,373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.89 : 2,472.80 = 995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.89/2,472.80 = 995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.89x = 2,472.80 × 995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.89x = 2,461,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,054.20/1,791.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.44

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