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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.36, 4,778.04 and 1,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.36, 4,778.04 and 1,890.44 is: 2,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.36 : 4,778.04 = 1,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.36/4,778.04 = 1,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.36x = 4,778.04 × 1,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.36x = 9,032,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,032,597.94/3,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.80

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