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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.88, 3,334.50 and 1,887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.88, 3,334.50 and 1,887.72 is: 2,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.88 : 3,334.50 = 1,887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.88/3,334.50 = 1,887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.88x = 3,334.50 × 1,887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.88x = 6,294,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,294,602.34/2,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.83

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