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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.88, 4,564.96 and 1,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.88, 4,564.96 and 1,891.76 is: 2,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.88 : 4,564.96 = 1,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.88/4,564.96 = 1,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.88x = 4,564.96 × 1,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.88x = 8,635,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,635,808.73/3,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.68

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