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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.59, 4,436.10 and 1,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.59, 4,436.10 and 1,888.44 is: 2,606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.59 : 4,436.10 = 1,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.59/4,436.10 = 1,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.59x = 4,436.10 × 1,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.59x = 8,377,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377,308.68/3,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.03

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