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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.94, 4,002.27 and 1,905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.94, 4,002.27 and 1,905.88 is: 2,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.94 : 4,002.27 = 1,905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.94/4,002.27 = 1,905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.94x = 4,002.27 × 1,905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.94x = 7,627,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,846.35/2,898.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.25

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