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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.11, 4,462.58 and 1,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.11, 4,462.58 and 1,889.88 is: 2,608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.11 : 4,462.58 = 1,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.11/4,462.58 = 1,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.11x = 4,462.58 × 1,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.11x = 8,433,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,708.93/3,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.54

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