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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.54, 4,401.42 and 1,792.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.54, 4,401.42 and 1,792.29 is: 2,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.54 : 4,401.42 = 1,792.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.54/4,401.42 = 1,792.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.54x = 4,401.42 × 1,792.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.54x = 7,888,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,621.05/3,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.28

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