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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.94, 4,403.68 and 1,793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.94, 4,403.68 and 1,793.78 is: 2,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.94 : 4,403.68 = 1,793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.94/4,403.68 = 1,793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.94x = 4,403.68 × 1,793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.94x = 7,899,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899,233.11/3,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.52

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