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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.62, 4,665.44 and 1,888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.62, 4,665.44 and 1,888.54 is: 2,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.62 : 4,665.44 = 1,888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.62/4,665.44 = 1,888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.62x = 4,665.44 × 1,888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.62x = 8,810,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810,870.06/3,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.29

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