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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.88, 3,333.12 and 1,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.88, 3,333.12 and 1,886.72 is: 2,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.88 : 3,333.12 = 1,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.88/3,333.12 = 1,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.88x = 3,333.12 × 1,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.88x = 6,288,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288,664.17/2,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.45

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