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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.76, 4,309.40 and 792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.76, 4,309.40 and 792.90 is: 1,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.76 : 4,309.40 = 792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.76/4,309.40 = 792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.76x = 4,309.40 × 792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.76x = 3,416,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,925.24/2,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.42

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