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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.03, 2,836.85 and 795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.03, 2,836.85 and 795.71 is: 1,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.03 : 2,836.85 = 795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.03/2,836.85 = 795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.03x = 2,836.85 × 795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.03x = 2,257,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,309.91/1,891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.69

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