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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.77, 4,792.52 and 1,344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.77, 4,792.52 and 1,344.77 is: 2,017.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.77 : 4,792.52 = 1,344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.77/4,792.52 = 1,344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.77x = 4,792.52 × 1,344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.77x = 6,444,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,837.12/3,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.94

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