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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.38, 2,619.57 and 1,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.38, 2,619.57 and 1,112.28 is: 1,534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.38 : 2,619.57 = 1,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.38/2,619.57 = 1,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.38x = 2,619.57 × 1,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.38x = 2,913,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,695.32/1,898.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.83

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