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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.51, 4,401.53 and 1,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.51, 4,401.53 and 1,773.33 is: 2,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.51 : 4,401.53 = 1,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.51/4,401.53 = 1,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.51x = 4,401.53 × 1,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.51x = 7,805,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,365.19/3,189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.20

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