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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.52, 4,775.44 and 1,888.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.52, 4,775.44 and 1,888.62 is: 2,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.52 : 4,775.44 = 1,888.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.52/4,775.44 = 1,888.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.52x = 4,775.44 × 1,888.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.52x = 9,018,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,991.49/3,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.25

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