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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.59, 4,778.49 and 1,890.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.59, 4,778.49 and 1,890.79 is: 2,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.59 : 4,778.49 = 1,890.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.59/4,778.49 = 1,890.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.59x = 4,778.49 × 1,890.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.59x = 9,035,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,097.21/3,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.35

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