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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.17, 4,560.96 and 1,888.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.17, 4,560.96 and 1,888.99 is: 2,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.17 : 4,560.96 = 1,888.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.17/4,560.96 = 1,888.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.17x = 4,560.96 × 1,888.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.17x = 8,615,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615,592.89/3,305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.70

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