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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.82, 4,789.72 and 1,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.82, 4,789.72 and 1,898.92 is: 2,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.82 : 4,789.72 = 1,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.82/4,789.72 = 1,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.82x = 4,789.72 × 1,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.82x = 9,095,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,295.10/3,470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.50

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