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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.18, 3,825.84 and 1,888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.18, 3,825.84 and 1,888.36 is: 2,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.18 : 3,825.84 = 1,888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.18/3,825.84 = 1,888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.18x = 3,825.84 × 1,888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.18x = 7,224,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,563.22/2,770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.98

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