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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.43, 4,775.41 and 1,888.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.43, 4,775.41 and 1,888.53 is: 2,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.43 : 4,775.41 = 1,888.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.43/4,775.41 = 1,888.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.43x = 4,775.41 × 1,888.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.43x = 9,018,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,489.50/3,460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.17

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