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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.84, 2,836.84 and 795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.84, 2,836.84 and 795.29 is: 1,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.84 : 2,836.84 = 795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.84/2,836.84 = 795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.84x = 2,836.84 × 795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.84x = 2,256,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,116.38/1,890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.18

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