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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.52, 3,474.48 and 1,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.52, 3,474.48 and 1,888.88 is: 2,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.52 : 3,474.48 = 1,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.52/3,474.48 = 1,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.52x = 3,474.48 × 1,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.52x = 6,562,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,875.78/2,515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.95

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