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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.71, 2,620.45 and 1,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.71, 2,620.45 and 1,112.76 is: 1,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.71 : 2,620.45 = 1,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.71/2,620.45 = 1,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.71x = 2,620.45 × 1,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.71x = 2,915,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,917.25/1,898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.74

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