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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.92, 2,838.44 and 796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.92, 2,838.44 and 796.77 is: 1,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.92 : 2,838.44 = 796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.92/2,838.44 = 796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.92x = 2,838.44 × 796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.92x = 2,261,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,585.83/1,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.13

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