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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.74, 4,789.59 and 1,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.74, 4,789.59 and 1,898.84 is: 2,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.74 : 4,789.59 = 1,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.74/4,789.59 = 1,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.74x = 4,789.59 × 1,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.74x = 9,094,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,665.08/3,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.38

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