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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.65, 4,346.80 and 1,890.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.65, 4,346.80 and 1,890.75 is: 2,609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.65 : 4,346.80 = 1,890.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.65/4,346.80 = 1,890.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.65x = 4,346.80 × 1,890.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.65x = 8,218,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,723.67/3,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.41

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