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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.40, 4,309.28 and 792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.40, 4,309.28 and 792.90 is: 1,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.40 : 4,309.28 = 792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.40/4,309.28 = 792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.40x = 4,309.28 × 792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.40x = 3,416,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,828.11/2,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.12

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