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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.46, 2,473.71 and 995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.46, 2,473.71 and 995.90 is: 1,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.46 : 2,473.71 = 995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.46/2,473.71 = 995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.46x = 2,473.71 × 995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.46x = 2,463,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,555.42/1,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.40

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