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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.76, 4,534.56 and 1,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.76, 4,534.56 and 1,888.48 is: 2,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.76 : 4,534.56 = 1,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.76/4,534.56 = 1,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.76x = 4,534.56 × 1,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.76x = 8,563,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,425.87/3,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.22

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