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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.89, 2,859.26 and 795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.89, 2,859.26 and 795.39 is: 1,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.89 : 2,859.26 = 795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.89/2,859.26 = 795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.89x = 2,859.26 × 795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.89x = 2,274,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,222.83/1,906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.64

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