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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.28, 2,859.99 and 796.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.28, 2,859.99 and 796.23 is: 1,194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.28 : 2,859.99 = 796.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.28/2,859.99 = 796.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.28x = 2,859.99 × 796.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.28x = 2,277,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,209.84/1,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.59

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