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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.76, 4,254.17 and 1,888.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.76, 4,254.17 and 1,888.38 is: 2,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.76 : 4,254.17 = 1,888.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.76/4,254.17 = 1,888.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.76x = 4,254.17 × 1,888.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.76x = 8,033,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,480.10/3,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.09

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