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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.53, 4,560.64 and 1,888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.53, 4,560.64 and 1,888.45 is: 2,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.53 : 4,560.64 = 1,888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.53/4,560.64 = 1,888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.53x = 4,560.64 × 1,888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.53x = 8,612,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,524.49/3,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.28

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