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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.93, 4,667.29 and 1,889.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.93, 4,667.29 and 1,889.91 is: 2,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.93 : 4,667.29 = 1,889.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.93/4,667.29 = 1,889.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.93x = 4,667.29 × 1,889.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.93x = 8,820,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820,770.82/3,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.20

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