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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.53, 4,778.27 and 1,890.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.53, 4,778.27 and 1,890.63 is: 2,609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.53 : 4,778.27 = 1,890.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.53/4,778.27 = 1,890.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.53x = 4,778.27 × 1,890.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.53x = 9,033,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,940.61/3,462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.06

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