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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.12, 2,619.33 and 1,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.12, 2,619.33 and 1,058.86 is: 1,461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.12 : 2,619.33 = 1,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.12/2,619.33 = 1,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.12x = 2,619.33 × 1,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.12x = 2,773,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,497.22/1,898.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.19

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