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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.20, 2,835.72 and 795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.20, 2,835.72 and 795.28 is: 1,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.20 : 2,835.72 = 795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.20/2,835.72 = 795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.20x = 2,835.72 × 795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.20x = 2,255,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,191.40/1,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.84

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