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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.66, 4,666.62 and 1,889.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.66, 4,666.62 and 1,889.58 is: 2,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.66 : 4,666.62 = 1,889.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.66/4,666.62 = 1,889.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.66x = 4,666.62 × 1,889.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.66x = 8,817,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817,951.82/3,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.58

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