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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.26, 4,547.88 and 1,898.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.26, 4,547.88 and 1,898.01 is: 2,619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.26 : 4,547.88 = 1,898.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.26/4,547.88 = 1,898.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.26x = 4,547.88 × 1,898.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.26x = 8,631,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,921.72/3,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.50

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