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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.01, 4,777.50 and 1,890.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.01, 4,777.50 and 1,890.11 is: 2,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.01 : 4,777.50 = 1,890.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.01/4,777.50 = 1,890.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.01x = 4,777.50 × 1,890.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.01x = 9,030,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,019.56/3,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.32

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