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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.40, 4,676.76 and 1,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.40, 4,676.76 and 1,886.56 is: 2,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.40 : 4,676.76 = 1,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.40/4,676.76 = 1,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.40x = 4,676.76 × 1,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.40x = 8,822,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822,988.35/3,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.42

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