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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.47, 4,402.69 and 1,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.47, 4,402.69 and 1,774.24 is: 2,448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.47 : 4,402.69 = 1,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.47/4,402.69 = 1,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.47x = 4,402.69 × 1,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.47x = 7,811,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,811,428.71/3,190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.36

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