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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.40, 4,148.88 and 1,886.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.40, 4,148.88 and 1,886.92 is: 2,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.40 : 4,148.88 = 1,886.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.40/4,148.88 = 1,886.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.40x = 4,148.88 × 1,886.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.40x = 7,828,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,604.65/3,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.85

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