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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.71, 4,680.59 and 1,899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.71, 4,680.59 and 1,899.65 is: 2,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.71 : 4,680.59 = 1,899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.71/4,680.59 = 1,899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.71x = 4,680.59 × 1,899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.71x = 8,891,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,449.89/3,391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.52

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