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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.49, 4,401.41 and 1,773.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.49, 4,401.41 and 1,773.11 is: 2,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.49 : 4,401.41 = 1,773.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.49/4,401.41 = 1,773.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.49x = 4,401.41 × 1,773.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.49x = 7,804,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,161.47/3,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.83

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