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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.44, 4,405.52 and 1,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.44, 4,405.52 and 1,795.18 is: 2,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.44 : 4,405.52 = 1,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.44/4,405.52 = 1,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.44x = 4,405.52 × 1,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.44x = 7,908,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,701.39/3,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.32

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