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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.62, 4,791.22 and 1,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.62, 4,791.22 and 1,894 is: 2,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.62 : 4,791.22 = 1,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.62/4,791.22 = 1,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.62x = 4,791.22 × 1,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.62x = 9,074,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,570.68/3,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.25

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