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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.03, 2,619.51 and 1,112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.03, 2,619.51 and 1,112.06 is: 1,534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.03 : 2,619.51 = 1,112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.03/2,619.51 = 1,112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.03x = 2,619.51 × 1,112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.03x = 2,913,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,052.29/1,898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.78

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