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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.93, 4,407.83 and 1,796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.93, 4,407.83 and 1,796.77 is: 2,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.93 : 4,407.83 = 1,796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.93/4,407.83 = 1,796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.93x = 4,407.83 × 1,796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.93x = 7,919,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919,856.71/3,193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.66

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