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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.56, 4,005.02 and 1,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.56, 4,005.02 and 1,889.33 is: 2,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.56 : 4,005.02 = 1,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.56/4,005.02 = 1,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.56x = 4,005.02 × 1,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.56x = 7,566,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,778.51/2,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.53

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