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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.81, 2,619.23 and 1,152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.81, 2,619.23 and 1,152.39 is: 1,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.81 : 2,619.23 = 1,152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.81/2,619.23 = 1,152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.81x = 2,619.23 × 1,152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.81x = 3,018,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,368.70/1,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.61

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