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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.79, 4,672.07 and 1,893.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.79, 4,672.07 and 1,893.67 is: 2,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.79 : 4,672.07 = 1,893.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.79/4,672.07 = 1,893.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.79x = 4,672.07 × 1,893.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.79x = 8,847,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,354.06/3,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.08

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