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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.64, 2,867.88 and 1,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.64, 2,867.88 and 1,898.92 is: 2,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.64 : 2,867.88 = 1,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.64/2,867.88 = 1,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.64x = 2,867.88 × 1,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.64x = 5,445,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,874.69/2,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.45

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