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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.96, 4,788.48 and 1,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.96, 4,788.48 and 1,898.20 is: 2,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.96 : 4,788.48 = 1,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.96/4,788.48 = 1,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.96x = 4,788.48 × 1,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.96x = 9,089,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089,492.74/3,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.48

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