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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.73, 4,561.87 and 1,889.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.73, 4,561.87 and 1,889.99 is: 2,608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.73 : 4,561.87 = 1,889.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.73/4,561.87 = 1,889.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.73x = 4,561.87 × 1,889.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.73x = 8,621,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621,904.81/3,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.17

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