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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899, 2,618.92 and 1,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899, 2,618.92 and 1,235.24 is: 1,703.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899 : 2,618.92 = 1,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899/2,618.92 = 1,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899x = 2,618.92 × 1,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899x = 3,234,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,994.74/1,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.53

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