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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.02, 2,837.34 and 795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.02, 2,837.34 and 795.63 is: 1,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.02 : 2,837.34 = 795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.02/2,837.34 = 795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.02x = 2,837.34 × 795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.02x = 2,257,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,472.82/1,891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.79

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