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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.28, 4,402.98 and 1,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.28, 4,402.98 and 1,793 is: 2,474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.28 : 4,402.98 = 1,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.28/4,402.98 = 1,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.28x = 4,402.98 × 1,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.28x = 7,894,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894,543.14/3,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.56

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