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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.41, 4,778.12 and 1,890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.41, 4,778.12 and 1,890.51 is: 2,608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.41 : 4,778.12 = 1,890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.41/4,778.12 = 1,890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.41x = 4,778.12 × 1,890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.41x = 9,033,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,070.45/3,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.89

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