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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.82, 4,668.32 and 1,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.82, 4,668.32 and 1,890.80 is: 2,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.82 : 4,668.32 = 1,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.82/4,668.32 = 1,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.82x = 4,668.32 × 1,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.82x = 8,826,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,826,875.85/3,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.32

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