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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.36, 4,561.80 and 1,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.36, 4,561.80 and 1,890 is: 2,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.36 : 4,561.80 = 1,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.36/4,561.80 = 1,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.36x = 4,561.80 × 1,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.36x = 8,621,802
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621,802/3,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.64

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