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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.54, 4,400.55 and 1,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.54, 4,400.55 and 1,792.02 is: 2,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.54 : 4,400.55 = 1,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.54/4,400.55 = 1,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.54x = 4,400.55 × 1,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.54x = 7,885,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,873.61/3,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.42

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