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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.18, 4,233.21 and 1,889.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.18, 4,233.21 and 1,889.63 is: 2,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.18 : 4,233.21 = 1,889.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.18/4,233.21 = 1,889.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.18x = 4,233.21 × 1,889.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.18x = 7,999,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,198.86/3,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.15

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