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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.87, 4,568.46 and 1,894.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.87, 4,568.46 and 1,894.33 is: 2,613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.87 : 4,568.46 = 1,894.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.87/4,568.46 = 1,894.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.87x = 4,568.46 × 1,894.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.87x = 8,654,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,654,170.83/3,310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.87

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