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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,455.62, 4,768.86 and 1,883.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,455.62, 4,768.86 and 1,883.74 is: 2,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,455.62 : 4,768.86 = 1,883.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,455.62/4,768.86 = 1,883.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,455.62x = 4,768.86 × 1,883.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,455.62x = 8,983,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983,292.34/3,455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.62

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