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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.39, 4,666.31 and 1,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.39, 4,666.31 and 1,889.30 is: 2,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.39 : 4,666.31 = 1,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.39/4,666.31 = 1,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.39x = 4,666.31 × 1,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.39x = 8,816,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,068.79/3,381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.23

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