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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.08, 2,619.02 and 1,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.08, 2,619.02 and 1,058.60 is: 1,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.08 : 2,619.02 = 1,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.08/2,619.02 = 1,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.08x = 2,619.02 × 1,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.08x = 2,772,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,494.57/1,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.68

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