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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.97, 4,679.71 and 1,898.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.97, 4,679.71 and 1,898.79 is: 2,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.97 : 4,679.71 = 1,898.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.97/4,679.71 = 1,898.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.97x = 4,679.71 × 1,898.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.97x = 8,885,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,786.55/3,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.43

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