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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.93, 2,837.50 and 795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.93, 2,837.50 and 795.21 is: 1,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.93 : 2,837.50 = 795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.93/2,837.50 = 795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.93x = 2,837.50 × 795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.93x = 2,256,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,408.38/1,890.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.28

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