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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.50, 4,778.34 and 1,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.50, 4,778.34 and 1,890.74 is: 2,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.50 : 4,778.34 = 1,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.50/4,778.34 = 1,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.50x = 4,778.34 × 1,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.50x = 9,034,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,598.57/3,462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.27

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