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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.35, 4,358.89 and 1,898.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.35, 4,358.89 and 1,898.71 is: 2,621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.35 : 4,358.89 = 1,898.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.35/4,358.89 = 1,898.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.35x = 4,358.89 × 1,898.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.35x = 8,276,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276,254.17/3,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.27

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