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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.42, 4,163.76 and 1,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.42, 4,163.76 and 1,898.16 is: 2,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.42 : 4,163.76 = 1,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.42/4,163.76 = 1,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.42x = 4,163.76 × 1,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.42x = 7,903,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903,482.68/3,015.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.02

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