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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.35, 4,400.83 and 1,791.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.35, 4,400.83 and 1,791.83 is: 2,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.35 : 4,400.83 = 1,791.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.35/4,400.83 = 1,791.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.35x = 4,400.83 × 1,791.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.35x = 7,885,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,552.46/3,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.46

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