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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.42, 4,405.96 and 1,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.42, 4,405.96 and 1,795.44 is: 2,477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.42 : 4,405.96 = 1,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.42/4,405.96 = 1,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.42x = 4,405.96 × 1,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.42x = 7,910,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910,636.82/3,192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.94

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