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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.83, 4,401.98 and 1,773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.83, 4,401.98 and 1,773.67 is: 2,447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.83 : 4,401.98 = 1,773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.83/4,401.98 = 1,773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.83x = 4,401.98 × 1,773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.83x = 7,807,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,807,674.76/3,189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.68

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