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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.40, 2,619.76 and 1,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.40, 2,619.76 and 1,112.48 is: 1,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.40 : 2,619.76 = 1,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.40/2,619.76 = 1,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.40x = 2,619.76 × 1,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.40x = 2,914,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,430.60/1,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.20

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