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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.89, 4,536.84 and 1,890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.89, 4,536.84 and 1,890.64 is: 2,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.89 : 4,536.84 = 1,890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.89/4,536.84 = 1,890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.89x = 4,536.84 × 1,890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.89x = 8,577,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577,531.18/3,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.83

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