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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.72, 4,789.44 and 1,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.72, 4,789.44 and 1,898.88 is: 2,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.72 : 4,789.44 = 1,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.72/4,789.44 = 1,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.72x = 4,789.44 × 1,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.72x = 9,094,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,571.83/3,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.37

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