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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.58, 4,398.82 and 1,790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.58, 4,398.82 and 1,790.33 is: 2,470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.58 : 4,398.82 = 1,790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.58/4,398.82 = 1,790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.58x = 4,398.82 × 1,790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.58x = 7,875,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,339.41/3,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.63

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