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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.82, 4,778.53 and 1,890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.82, 4,778.53 and 1,890.88 is: 2,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.82 : 4,778.53 = 1,890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.82/4,778.53 = 1,890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.82x = 4,778.53 × 1,890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.82x = 9,035,610.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,610.13/3,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.32

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