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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.65, 4,015.85 and 1,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.65, 4,015.85 and 1,898.76 is: 2,850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.65 : 4,015.85 = 1,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.65/4,015.85 = 1,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.65x = 4,015.85 × 1,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.65x = 7,625,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,134.34/2,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.90

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