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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.09, 4,664.16 and 1,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.09, 4,664.16 and 1,887.84 is: 2,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.09 : 4,664.16 = 1,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.09/4,664.16 = 1,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.09x = 4,664.16 × 1,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.09x = 8,805,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,805,187.81/3,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.02

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