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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.42, 4,671.58 and 1,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.42, 4,671.58 and 1,893.14 is: 2,612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.42 : 4,671.58 = 1,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.42/4,671.58 = 1,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.42x = 4,671.58 × 1,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.42x = 8,843,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,954.96/3,385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.37

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