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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.37, 4,666.47 and 1,889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.37, 4,666.47 and 1,889.32 is: 2,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.37 : 4,666.47 = 1,889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.37/4,666.47 = 1,889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.37x = 4,666.47 × 1,889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.37x = 8,816,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,455.10/3,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.36

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