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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.22, 4,777.87 and 1,890.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.22, 4,777.87 and 1,890.31 is: 2,608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.22 : 4,777.87 = 1,890.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.22/4,777.87 = 1,890.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.22x = 4,777.87 × 1,890.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.22x = 9,031,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,638.77/3,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.63

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