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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.04, 2,838.78 and 796.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.04, 2,838.78 and 796.26 is: 1,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.04 : 2,838.78 = 796.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.04/2,838.78 = 796.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.04x = 2,838.78 × 796.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.04x = 2,260,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,406.96/1,892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.69

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