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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.27, 4,591.87 and 1,897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.27, 4,591.87 and 1,897.82 is: 2,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.27 : 4,591.87 = 1,897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.27/4,591.87 = 1,897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.27x = 4,591.87 × 1,897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.27x = 8,714,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,542.72/3,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.21

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