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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.73, 4,789.62 and 1,898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.73, 4,789.62 and 1,898.82 is: 2,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.73 : 4,789.62 = 1,898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.73/4,789.62 = 1,898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.73x = 4,789.62 × 1,898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.73x = 9,094,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,626.25/3,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.38

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