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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.91, 4,910.58 and 1,888.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.91, 4,910.58 and 1,888.83 is: 2,831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.91 : 4,910.58 = 1,888.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.91/4,910.58 = 1,888.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.91x = 4,910.58 × 1,888.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.91x = 9,275,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275,250.82/3,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.35

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