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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.65, 4,401.56 and 1,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.65, 4,401.56 and 1,792.40 is: 2,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.65 : 4,401.56 = 1,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.65/4,401.56 = 1,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.65x = 4,401.56 × 1,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.65x = 7,889,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889,347.18/3,189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.42

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