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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.38, 4,539.34 and 1,892.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.38, 4,539.34 and 1,892.13 is: 2,611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.38 : 4,539.34 = 1,892.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.38/4,539.34 = 1,892.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.38x = 4,539.34 × 1,892.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.38x = 8,589,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,021.39/3,289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.14

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