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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.43, 2,838.24 and 795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.43, 2,838.24 and 795.71 is: 1,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.43 : 2,838.24 = 795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.43/2,838.24 = 795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.43x = 2,838.24 × 795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.43x = 2,258,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,401.76/1,891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.02

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