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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,398.67, 4,690.43 and 1,886.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,398.67, 4,690.43 and 1,886.31 is: 2,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,398.67 : 4,690.43 = 1,886.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,398.67/4,690.43 = 1,886.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,398.67x = 4,690.43 × 1,886.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,398.67x = 8,847,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,595.58/3,398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.25

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