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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.41, 2,837.16 and 795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.41, 2,837.16 and 795.75 is: 1,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.41 : 2,837.16 = 795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.41/2,837.16 = 795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.41x = 2,837.16 × 795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.41x = 2,257,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,670.07/1,891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.64

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