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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.62, 4,668.20 and 1,890.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.62, 4,668.20 and 1,890.54 is: 2,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.62 : 4,668.20 = 1,890.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.62/4,668.20 = 1,890.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.62x = 4,668.20 × 1,890.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.62x = 8,825,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,418.83/3,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.05

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