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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.76, 4,777.22 and 1,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.76, 4,777.22 and 1,889.86 is: 2,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.76 : 4,777.22 = 1,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.76/4,777.22 = 1,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.76x = 4,777.22 × 1,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.76x = 9,028,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028,243.65/3,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.99

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