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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.41, 2,836.70 and 795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.41, 2,836.70 and 795.81 is: 1,192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.41 : 2,836.70 = 795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.41/2,836.70 = 795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.41x = 2,836.70 × 795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.41x = 2,257,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,470.25/1,893.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.28

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