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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.17, 2,838.80 and 795.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.17, 2,838.80 and 795.97 is: 1,194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.17 : 2,838.80 = 795.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.17/2,838.80 = 795.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.17x = 2,838.80 × 795.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.17x = 2,259,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,595.66/1,892.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.18

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