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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.04, 2,473.07 and 995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.04, 2,473.07 and 995.40 is: 1,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.04 : 2,473.07 = 995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.04/2,473.07 = 995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.04x = 2,473.07 × 995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.04x = 2,461,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,688.90/1,792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.68

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