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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.51, 4,707.68 and 1,899.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.51, 4,707.68 and 1,899.03 is: 2,620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.51 : 4,707.68 = 1,899.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.51/4,707.68 = 1,899.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.51x = 4,707.68 × 1,899.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.51x = 8,940,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,025.55/3,411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.55

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