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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.26, 2,473.44 and 995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.26, 2,473.44 and 995.68 is: 1,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.26 : 2,473.44 = 995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.26/2,473.44 = 995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.26x = 2,473.44 × 995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.26x = 2,462,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,737.39/1,792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.10

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