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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.51, 4,665.94 and 1,889.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.51, 4,665.94 and 1,889.35 is: 2,607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.51 : 4,665.94 = 1,889.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.51/4,665.94 = 1,889.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.51x = 4,665.94 × 1,889.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.51x = 8,815,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,593.74/3,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.00

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