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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.38, 2,836.04 and 795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.38, 2,836.04 and 795.52 is: 1,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.38 : 2,836.04 = 795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.38/2,836.04 = 795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.38x = 2,836.04 × 795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.38x = 2,256,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,128.35/1,891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.85

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