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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.12, 2,859.36 and 795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.12, 2,859.36 and 795.40 is: 1,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.12 : 2,859.36 = 795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.12/2,859.36 = 795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.12x = 2,859.36 × 795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.12x = 2,274,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,334.94/1,906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.18

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