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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.51, 4,775.48 and 1,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.51, 4,775.48 and 1,888.60 is: 2,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.51 : 4,775.48 = 1,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.51/4,775.48 = 1,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.51x = 4,775.48 × 1,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.51x = 9,018,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,947.65/3,460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.25

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