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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.97, 4,668.71 and 1,890.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.97, 4,668.71 and 1,890.99 is: 2,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.97 : 4,668.71 = 1,890.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.97/4,668.71 = 1,890.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.97x = 4,668.71 × 1,890.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.97x = 8,828,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,474.47/3,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.69

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