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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.75, 4,403.45 and 1,793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.75, 4,403.45 and 1,793.50 is: 2,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.75 : 4,403.45 = 1,793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.75/4,403.45 = 1,793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.75x = 4,403.45 × 1,793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.75x = 7,897,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897,587.58/3,190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.15

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