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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.91, 4,357.14 and 1,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.91, 4,357.14 and 1,898.72 is: 2,619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.91 : 4,357.14 = 1,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.91/4,357.14 = 1,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.91x = 4,357.14 × 1,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.91x = 8,272,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,976.29/3,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.76

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