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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.28, 4,666.14 and 1,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.28, 4,666.14 and 1,889.20 is: 2,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.28 : 4,666.14 = 1,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.28/4,666.14 = 1,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.28x = 4,666.14 × 1,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.28x = 8,815,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,271.69/3,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.08

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