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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.97, 3,703.39 and 1,889.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.97, 3,703.39 and 1,889.95 is: 2,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.97 : 3,703.39 = 1,889.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.97/3,703.39 = 1,889.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.97x = 3,703.39 × 1,889.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.97x = 6,999,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,221.93/2,684.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.82

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