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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.47, 4,397.29 and 1,789.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.47, 4,397.29 and 1,789.22 is: 2,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.47 : 4,397.29 = 1,789.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.47/4,397.29 = 1,789.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.47x = 4,397.29 × 1,789.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.47x = 7,867,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867,725.73/3,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.10

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