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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.43, 4,664.65 and 1,888.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.43, 4,664.65 and 1,888.31 is: 2,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.43 : 4,664.65 = 1,888.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.43/4,664.65 = 1,888.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.43x = 4,664.65 × 1,888.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.43x = 8,808,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808,318.43/3,380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.68

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