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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.10, 2,836.80 and 795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.10, 2,836.80 and 795.32 is: 1,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.10 : 2,836.80 = 795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.10/2,836.80 = 795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.10x = 2,836.80 × 795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.10x = 2,256,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,163.78/1,891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.04

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