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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.14, 4,777.77 and 1,890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.14, 4,777.77 and 1,890.24 is: 2,608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.14 : 4,777.77 = 1,890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.14/4,777.77 = 1,890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.14x = 4,777.77 × 1,890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.14x = 9,031,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,131.96/3,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.54

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