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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.84, 4,231.87 and 1,888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.84, 4,231.87 and 1,888.66 is: 2,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.84 : 4,231.87 = 1,888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.84/4,231.87 = 1,888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.84x = 4,231.87 × 1,888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.84x = 7,992,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,563.59/3,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.27

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