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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.95, 4,774.71 and 1,888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.95, 4,774.71 and 1,888.04 is: 2,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.95 : 4,774.71 = 1,888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.95/4,774.71 = 1,888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.95x = 4,774.71 × 1,888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.95x = 9,014,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014,819.59/3,459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.48

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