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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.75, 4,548.27 and 1,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.75, 4,548.27 and 1,898.50 is: 2,620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.75 : 4,548.27 = 1,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.75/4,548.27 = 1,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.75x = 4,548.27 × 1,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.75x = 8,634,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,890.60/3,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.01

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