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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.36, 4,666.08 and 1,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.36, 4,666.08 and 1,889.22 is: 2,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.36 : 4,666.08 = 1,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.36/4,666.08 = 1,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.36x = 4,666.08 × 1,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.36x = 8,815,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,251.66/3,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.01

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