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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.95, 3,073.44 and 1,898.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.95, 3,073.44 and 1,898.47 is: 2,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.95 : 3,073.44 = 1,898.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.95/3,073.44 = 1,898.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.95x = 3,073.44 × 1,898.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.95x = 5,834,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,833.64/2,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.75

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