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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.62, 4,560.33 and 1,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.62, 4,560.33 and 1,889.14 is: 2,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.62 : 4,560.33 = 1,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.62/4,560.33 = 1,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.62x = 4,560.33 × 1,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.62x = 8,615,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615,101.82/3,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.20

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