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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.99, 4,774.83 and 1,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.99, 4,774.83 and 1,888.08 is: 2,605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.99 : 4,774.83 = 1,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.99/4,774.83 = 1,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.99x = 4,774.83 × 1,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.99x = 9,015,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,261.03/3,459.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.57

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