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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.60, 4,005.45 and 1,888.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.60, 4,005.45 and 1,888.14 is: 2,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.60 : 4,005.45 = 1,888.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.60/4,005.45 = 1,888.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.60x = 4,005.45 × 1,888.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.60x = 7,562,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,850.36/2,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.89

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