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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.61, 4,668.03 and 1,890.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.61, 4,668.03 and 1,890.59 is: 2,609.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.61 : 4,668.03 = 1,890.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.61/4,668.03 = 1,890.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.61x = 4,668.03 × 1,890.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.61x = 8,825,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,307.50/3,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.03

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