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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.64, 2,838.96 and 796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.64, 2,838.96 and 796.31 is: 1,194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.64 : 2,838.96 = 796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.64/2,838.96 = 796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.64x = 2,838.96 × 796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.64x = 2,260,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,681.82/1,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.46

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