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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.33, 4,309.91 and 793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.33, 4,309.91 and 793.46 is: 1,190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.33 : 4,309.91 = 793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.33/4,309.91 = 793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.33x = 4,309.91 × 793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.33x = 3,419,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,760.33/2,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.17

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