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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.42, 4,665.86 and 1,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.42, 4,665.86 and 1,889.12 is: 2,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.42 : 4,665.86 = 1,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.42/4,665.86 = 1,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.42x = 4,665.86 × 1,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.42x = 8,814,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,369.44/3,381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.71

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