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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.81, 4,401.94 and 1,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.81, 4,401.94 and 1,773.46 is: 2,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.81 : 4,401.94 = 1,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.81/4,401.94 = 1,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.81x = 4,401.94 × 1,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.81x = 7,806,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,633.64/3,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.37

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