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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.57, 4,778.45 and 1,890.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.57, 4,778.45 and 1,890.77 is: 2,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.57 : 4,778.45 = 1,890.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.57/4,778.45 = 1,890.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.57x = 4,778.45 × 1,890.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.57x = 9,034,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,916.56/3,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.31

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