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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.82, 4,401.42 and 1,773.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.82, 4,401.42 and 1,773.47 is: 2,447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.82 : 4,401.42 = 1,773.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.82/4,401.42 = 1,773.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.82x = 4,401.42 × 1,773.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.82x = 7,805,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,757.67/3,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.09

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