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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.84, 4,401.90 and 1,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.84, 4,401.90 and 1,792.68 is: 2,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.84 : 4,401.90 = 1,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.84/4,401.90 = 1,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.84x = 4,401.90 × 1,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.84x = 7,891,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,198.09/3,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.85

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