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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.94, 4,402.30 and 1,792.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.94, 4,402.30 and 1,792.78 is: 2,474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.94 : 4,402.30 = 1,792.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.94/4,402.30 = 1,792.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.94x = 4,402.30 × 1,792.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.94x = 7,892,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892,355.39/3,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.14

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