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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.26, 4,405.72 and 1,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.26, 4,405.72 and 1,795 is: 2,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.26 : 4,405.72 = 1,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.26/4,405.72 = 1,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.26x = 4,405.72 × 1,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.26x = 7,908,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,267.40/3,192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.33

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