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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.50, 4,816.76 and 1,897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.50, 4,816.76 and 1,897.08 is: 2,617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.50 : 4,816.76 = 1,897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.50/4,816.76 = 1,897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.50x = 4,816.76 × 1,897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.50x = 9,137,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,137,779.06/3,490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.90

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