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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.72, 4,665.59 and 1,888.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.72, 4,665.59 and 1,888.74 is: 2,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.72 : 4,665.59 = 1,888.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.72/4,665.59 = 1,888.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.72x = 4,665.59 × 1,888.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.72x = 8,812,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,091.18/3,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.58

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