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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.55, 4,774.16 and 1,887.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.55, 4,774.16 and 1,887.61 is: 2,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.55 : 4,774.16 = 1,887.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.55/4,774.16 = 1,887.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.55x = 4,774.16 × 1,887.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.55x = 9,011,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011,742.72/3,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.89

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