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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.36, 4,664.82 and 1,888.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.36, 4,664.82 and 1,888.29 is: 2,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.36 : 4,664.82 = 1,888.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.36/4,664.82 = 1,888.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.36x = 4,664.82 × 1,888.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.36x = 8,808,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808,532.96/3,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.80

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