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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.98, 4,672.86 and 1,893.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.98, 4,672.86 and 1,893.99 is: 2,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.98 : 4,672.86 = 1,893.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.98/4,672.86 = 1,893.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.98x = 4,672.86 × 1,893.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.98x = 8,850,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,350.11/3,385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.82

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