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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.20, 4,401.32 and 1,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.20, 4,401.32 and 1,773.02 is: 2,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.20 : 4,401.32 = 1,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.20/4,401.32 = 1,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.20x = 4,401.32 × 1,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.20x = 7,803,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,630.52/3,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.90

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