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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.76, 4,401.66 and 1,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.76, 4,401.66 and 1,792.24 is: 2,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.76 : 4,401.66 = 1,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.76/4,401.66 = 1,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.76x = 4,401.66 × 1,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.76x = 7,888,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,831.12/3,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.17

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