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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.67, 4,402.16 and 1,792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.67, 4,402.16 and 1,792.69 is: 2,474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.67 : 4,402.16 = 1,792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.67/4,402.16 = 1,792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.67x = 4,402.16 × 1,792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.67x = 7,891,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,699.25/3,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.14

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