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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.97, 4,669.71 and 1,891.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.97, 4,669.71 and 1,891.59 is: 2,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.97 : 4,669.71 = 1,891.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.97/4,669.71 = 1,891.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.97x = 4,669.71 × 1,891.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.97x = 8,833,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,176.74/3,383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.30

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