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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.84, 3,824.94 and 1,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.84, 3,824.94 and 1,888.60 is: 2,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.84 : 3,824.94 = 1,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.84/3,824.94 = 1,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.84x = 3,824.94 × 1,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.84x = 7,223,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,781.68/2,770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.07

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