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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.10, 4,666.82 and 1,889.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.10, 4,666.82 and 1,889.82 is: 2,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.10 : 4,666.82 = 1,889.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.10/4,666.82 = 1,889.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.10x = 4,666.82 × 1,889.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.10x = 8,819,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,449.77/3,382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.68

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