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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.53, 4,562.02 and 1,889.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.53, 4,562.02 and 1,889.45 is: 2,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.53 : 4,562.02 = 1,889.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.53/4,562.02 = 1,889.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.53x = 4,562.02 × 1,889.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.53x = 8,619,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,619,708.69/3,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.66

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