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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462, 4,777.58 and 1,890.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462, 4,777.58 and 1,890.11 is: 2,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462 : 4,777.58 = 1,890.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462/4,777.58 = 1,890.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462x = 4,777.58 × 1,890.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462x = 9,030,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,118.40/3,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.35

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