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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.47, 4,406.83 and 1,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.47, 4,406.83 and 1,777.24 is: 2,452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.47 : 4,406.83 = 1,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.47/4,406.83 = 1,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.47x = 4,406.83 × 1,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.47x = 7,831,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,831,994.55/3,193.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.50

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