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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.67, 2,849.22 and 1,010.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.67, 2,849.22 and 1,010.01 is: 1,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.67 : 2,849.22 = 1,010.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.67/2,849.22 = 1,010.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.67x = 2,849.22 × 1,010.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.67x = 2,877,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,740.69/1,898.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.66

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