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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.93, 2,472.93 and 1,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.93, 2,472.93 and 1,005.99 is: 1,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.93 : 2,472.93 = 1,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.93/2,472.93 = 1,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.93x = 2,472.93 × 1,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.93x = 2,487,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,742.85/1,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.30

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