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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.91, 2,834.44 and 794.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.91, 2,834.44 and 794.31 is: 1,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.91 : 2,834.44 = 794.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.91/2,834.44 = 794.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.91x = 2,834.44 × 794.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.91x = 2,251,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,415.89/1,891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.02

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