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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.76, 4,666.68 and 1,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.76, 4,666.68 and 1,889.76 is: 2,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.76 : 4,666.68 = 1,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.76/4,666.68 = 1,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.76x = 4,666.68 × 1,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.76x = 8,818,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,818,905.20/3,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.79

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