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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.08, 4,151.22 and 1,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.08, 4,151.22 and 1,889.84 is: 2,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.08 : 4,151.22 = 1,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.08/4,151.22 = 1,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.08x = 4,151.22 × 1,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.08x = 7,845,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,120.85/3,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.15

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