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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.60, 4,356.78 and 1,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.60, 4,356.78 and 1,898.24 is: 2,619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.60 : 4,356.78 = 1,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.60/4,356.78 = 1,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.60x = 4,356.78 × 1,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.60x = 8,270,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,214.07/3,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.15

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