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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.52, 4,401.52 and 1,792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.52, 4,401.52 and 1,792.27 is: 2,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.52 : 4,401.52 = 1,792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.52/4,401.52 = 1,792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.52x = 4,401.52 × 1,792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.52x = 7,888,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,712.25/3,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.32

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