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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.73, 4,308.94 and 792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.73, 4,308.94 and 792.75 is: 1,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.73 : 4,308.94 = 792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.73/4,308.94 = 792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.73x = 4,308.94 × 792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.73x = 3,415,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,886.68/2,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.08

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