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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.76, 4,777.32 and 1,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.76, 4,777.32 and 1,889.88 is: 2,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.76 : 4,777.32 = 1,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.76/4,777.32 = 1,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.76x = 4,777.32 × 1,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.76x = 9,028,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028,561.52/3,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.08

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