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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.38, 4,667.94 and 1,890.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.38, 4,667.94 and 1,890.36 is: 2,608.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.38 : 4,667.94 = 1,890.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.38/4,667.94 = 1,890.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.38x = 4,667.94 × 1,890.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.38x = 8,824,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,087.06/3,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.84

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