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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.42, 2,620.02 and 1,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.42, 2,620.02 and 1,059.41 is: 1,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.42 : 2,620.02 = 1,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.42/2,620.02 = 1,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.42x = 2,620.02 × 1,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.42x = 2,775,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,679.95/1,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.10

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