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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.76, 4,436.28 and 1,888.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.76, 4,436.28 and 1,888.43 is: 2,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.76 : 4,436.28 = 1,888.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.76/4,436.28 = 1,888.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.76x = 4,436.28 × 1,888.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.76x = 8,377,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377,582.06/3,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.98

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