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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.82, 3,778.98 and 1,898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.82, 3,778.98 and 1,898.22 is: 2,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.82 : 3,778.98 = 1,898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.82/3,778.98 = 1,898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.82x = 3,778.98 × 1,898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.82x = 7,173,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,335.42/2,738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.13

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