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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.62, 4,679.35 and 1,898.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.62, 4,679.35 and 1,898.51 is: 2,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.62 : 4,679.35 = 1,898.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.62/4,679.35 = 1,898.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.62x = 4,679.35 × 1,898.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.62x = 8,883,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,792.77/3,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.11

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