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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.21, 4,664.79 and 1,888.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.21, 4,664.79 and 1,888.10 is: 2,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.21 : 4,664.79 = 1,888.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.21/4,664.79 = 1,888.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.21x = 4,664.79 × 1,888.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.21x = 8,807,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,590.00/3,380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.63

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