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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.99, 4,774.78 and 1,888.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.99, 4,774.78 and 1,888.10 is: 2,605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.99 : 4,774.78 = 1,888.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.99/4,774.78 = 1,888.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.99x = 4,774.78 × 1,888.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.99x = 9,015,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,262.12/3,459.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.57

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