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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.72, 4,679.36 and 1,898.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.72, 4,679.36 and 1,898.54 is: 2,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.72 : 4,679.36 = 1,898.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.72/4,679.36 = 1,898.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.72x = 4,679.36 × 1,898.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.72x = 8,883,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,968.58/3,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.08

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