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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.83, 4,911.71 and 1,888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.83, 4,911.71 and 1,888.16 is: 2,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.83 : 4,911.71 = 1,888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.83/4,911.71 = 1,888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.83x = 4,911.71 × 1,888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.83x = 9,274,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274,099.93/3,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.80

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