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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.39, 2,847.42 and 973.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.39, 2,847.42 and 973.91 is: 1,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.39 : 2,847.42 = 973.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.39/2,847.42 = 973.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.39x = 2,847.42 × 973.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.39x = 2,773,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,116.58/1,898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.78

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