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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.46, 2,756.02 and 797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.46, 2,756.02 and 797.82 is: 1,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.46 : 2,756.02 = 797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.46/2,756.02 = 797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.46x = 2,756.02 × 797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.46x = 2,198,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,807.88/1,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.01

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