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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.50, 4,706.42 and 1,898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.50, 4,706.42 and 1,898.04 is: 2,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.50 : 4,706.42 = 1,898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.50/4,706.42 = 1,898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.50x = 4,706.42 × 1,898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.50x = 8,932,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932,973.42/3,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.26

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