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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.79, 4,668.16 and 1,890.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.79, 4,668.16 and 1,890.72 is: 2,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.79 : 4,668.16 = 1,890.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.79/4,668.16 = 1,890.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.79x = 4,668.16 × 1,890.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.79x = 8,826,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,826,150.68/3,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.13

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