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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.35, 4,598.82 and 1,896.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.35, 4,598.82 and 1,896.43 is: 2,841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.35 : 4,598.82 = 1,896.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.35/4,598.82 = 1,896.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.35x = 4,598.82 × 1,896.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.35x = 8,721,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,340.21/3,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.43

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