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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.75, 2,837.07 and 796.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.75, 2,837.07 and 796.09 is: 1,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.75 : 2,837.07 = 796.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.75/2,837.07 = 796.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.75x = 2,837.07 × 796.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.75x = 2,258,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,563.06/1,891.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.90

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