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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.28, 4,538.57 and 1,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.28, 4,538.57 and 1,891.76 is: 2,610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.28 : 4,538.57 = 1,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.28/4,538.57 = 1,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.28x = 4,538.57 × 1,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.28x = 8,585,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,853.03/3,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.26

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