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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.49, 4,235.58 and 1,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.49, 4,235.58 and 1,889.67 is: 2,608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.49 : 4,235.58 = 1,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.49/4,235.58 = 1,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.49x = 4,235.58 × 1,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.49x = 8,003,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,848.46/3,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.40

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