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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.79, 2,837.98 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.79, 2,837.98 and 796.47 is: 1,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.79 : 2,837.98 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.79/2,837.98 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.79x = 2,837.98 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.79x = 2,260,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,365.93/1,891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.83

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