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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.68, 4,151.16 and 1,889.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.68, 4,151.16 and 1,889.61 is: 2,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.68 : 4,151.16 = 1,889.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.68/4,151.16 = 1,889.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.68x = 4,151.16 × 1,889.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.68x = 7,844,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,073.45/3,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.01

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