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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.72, 4,666.97 and 1,889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.72, 4,666.97 and 1,889.74 is: 2,607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.72 : 4,666.97 = 1,889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.72/4,666.97 = 1,889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.72x = 4,666.97 × 1,889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.72x = 8,819,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,359.89/3,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.95

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