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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.02, 4,396.73 and 1,769.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.02, 4,396.73 and 1,769.69 is: 2,442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.02 : 4,396.73 = 1,769.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.02/4,396.73 = 1,769.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.02x = 4,396.73 × 1,769.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.02x = 7,780,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,849.11/3,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.18

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