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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.40, 4,775.36 and 1,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.40, 4,775.36 and 1,705.91 is: 2,553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.40 : 4,775.36 = 1,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.40/4,775.36 = 1,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.40x = 4,775.36 × 1,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.40x = 8,146,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,334.38/3,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.39

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