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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.92, 4,774.80 and 1,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.92, 4,774.80 and 1,888.08 is: 2,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.92 : 4,774.80 = 1,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.92/4,774.80 = 1,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.92x = 4,774.80 × 1,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.92x = 9,015,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,204.38/3,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.61

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