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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.53, 4,789.22 and 1,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.53, 4,789.22 and 1,898.52 is: 2,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.53 : 4,789.22 = 1,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.53/4,789.22 = 1,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.53x = 4,789.22 × 1,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.53x = 9,092,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092,429.95/3,470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.90

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