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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.77, 4,423.94 and 1,789.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.77, 4,423.94 and 1,789.37 is: 2,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.77 : 4,423.94 = 1,789.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.77/4,423.94 = 1,789.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.77x = 4,423.94 × 1,789.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.77x = 7,916,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,916,071.05/3,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.32

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