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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.89, 4,669.76 and 1,891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.89, 4,669.76 and 1,891.81 is: 2,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.89 : 4,669.76 = 1,891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.89/4,669.76 = 1,891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.89x = 4,669.76 × 1,891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.89x = 8,834,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834,298.67/3,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.69

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