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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.52, 2,837.82 and 795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.52, 2,837.82 and 795.32 is: 1,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.52 : 2,837.82 = 795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.52/2,837.82 = 795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.52x = 2,837.82 × 795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.52x = 2,256,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,975.00/1,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.21

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