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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.02, 4,777.40 and 1,889.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.02, 4,777.40 and 1,889.81 is: 2,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.02 : 4,777.40 = 1,889.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.02/4,777.40 = 1,889.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.02x = 4,777.40 × 1,889.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.02x = 9,028,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028,354.41/3,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.83

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