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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.35, 4,679.88 and 1,898.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.35, 4,679.88 and 1,898.97 is: 2,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.35 : 4,679.88 = 1,898.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.35/4,679.88 = 1,898.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.35x = 4,679.88 × 1,898.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.35x = 8,886,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,951.72/3,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.48

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