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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.71, 4,677.35 and 1,897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.71, 4,677.35 and 1,897.47 is: 2,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.71 : 4,677.35 = 1,897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.71/4,677.35 = 1,897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.71x = 4,677.35 × 1,897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.71x = 8,875,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,131.30/3,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.26

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