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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.38, 4,401.74 and 1,792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.38, 4,401.74 and 1,792.13 is: 2,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.38 : 4,401.74 = 1,792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.38/4,401.74 = 1,792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.38x = 4,401.74 × 1,792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.38x = 7,888,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,472.78/3,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.36

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