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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.22, 4,402.50 and 1,792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.22, 4,402.50 and 1,792.97 is: 2,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.22 : 4,402.50 = 1,792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.22/4,402.50 = 1,792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.22x = 4,402.50 × 1,792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.22x = 7,893,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,548.28/3,190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.30

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