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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.72, 4,679.27 and 1,898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.72, 4,679.27 and 1,898.56 is: 2,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.72 : 4,679.27 = 1,898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.72/4,679.27 = 1,898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.72x = 4,679.27 × 1,898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.72x = 8,883,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,874.85/3,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.06

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