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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.62, 4,574.08 and 1,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.62, 4,574.08 and 1,898.26 is: 2,619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.62 : 4,574.08 = 1,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.62/4,574.08 = 1,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.62x = 4,574.08 × 1,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.62x = 8,682,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,793.10/3,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.54

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