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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.34, 7,008.35 and 1,898.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.34, 7,008.35 and 1,898.19 is: 2,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.34 : 7,008.35 = 1,898.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.34/7,008.35 = 1,898.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.34x = 7,008.35 × 1,898.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.34x = 13,303,179.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303,179.89/4,672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.22

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