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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.39, 4,401.35 and 1,792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.39, 4,401.35 and 1,792.11 is: 2,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.39 : 4,401.35 = 1,792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.39/4,401.35 = 1,792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.39x = 4,401.35 × 1,792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.39x = 7,887,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,694.39/3,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.10

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