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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.76, 2,619.52 and 1,235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.76, 2,619.52 and 1,235.37 is: 1,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.76 : 2,619.52 = 1,235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.76/2,619.52 = 1,235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.76x = 2,619.52 × 1,235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.76x = 3,236,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,076.42/1,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.31

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