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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.76, 4,774.50 and 1,887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.76, 4,774.50 and 1,887.86 is: 2,605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.76 : 4,774.50 = 1,887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.76/4,774.50 = 1,887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.76x = 4,774.50 × 1,887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.76x = 9,013,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,013,587.57/3,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.26

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