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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.64, 6,993.44 and 1,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.64, 6,993.44 and 1,888.80 is: 2,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.64 : 6,993.44 = 1,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.64/6,993.44 = 1,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.64x = 6,993.44 × 1,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.64x = 13,209,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,209.47/4,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.21

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