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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.72, 4,568.92 and 1,894.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.72, 4,568.92 and 1,894.66 is: 2,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.72 : 4,568.92 = 1,894.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.72/4,568.92 = 1,894.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.72x = 4,568.92 × 1,894.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.72x = 8,656,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,533.81/3,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.70

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