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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.43, 4,404.15 and 1,794.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.43, 4,404.15 and 1,794.18 is: 2,475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.43 : 4,404.15 = 1,794.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.43/4,404.15 = 1,794.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.43x = 4,404.15 × 1,794.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.43x = 7,901,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901,837.85/3,191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.96

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