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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.44, 4,402.62 and 1,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.44, 4,402.62 and 1,792.92 is: 2,474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.44 : 4,402.62 = 1,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.44/4,402.62 = 1,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.44x = 4,402.62 × 1,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.44x = 7,893,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,545.45/3,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.12

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