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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.64, 4,650.28 and 1,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.64, 4,650.28 and 1,898.64 is: 2,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.64 : 4,650.28 = 1,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.64/4,650.28 = 1,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.64x = 4,650.28 × 1,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.64x = 8,829,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,207.62/3,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.45

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