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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.96, 4,403.48 and 1,793.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.96, 4,403.48 and 1,793.71 is: 2,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.96 : 4,403.48 = 1,793.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.96/4,403.48 = 1,793.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.96x = 4,403.48 × 1,793.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.96x = 7,898,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,566.11/3,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.29

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