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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.72, 4,403.04 and 1,774.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.72, 4,403.04 and 1,774.49 is: 2,448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.72 : 4,403.04 = 1,774.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.72/4,403.04 = 1,774.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.72x = 4,403.04 × 1,774.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.72x = 7,813,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,150.45/3,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.71

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