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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.59, 2,840.76 and 797.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.59, 2,840.76 and 797.95 is: 1,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.59 : 2,840.76 = 797.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.59/2,840.76 = 797.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.59x = 2,840.76 × 797.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.59x = 2,266,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,786.44/1,893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.09

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