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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.61, 4,669.56 and 1,891.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.61, 4,669.56 and 1,891.55 is: 2,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.61 : 4,669.56 = 1,891.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.61/4,669.56 = 1,891.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.61x = 4,669.56 × 1,891.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.61x = 8,832,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,682.87/3,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.43

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