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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.49, 7,008.59 and 1,898.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.49, 7,008.59 and 1,898.35 is: 2,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.49 : 7,008.59 = 1,898.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.49/7,008.59 = 1,898.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.49x = 7,008.59 × 1,898.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.49x = 13,304,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,304,756.83/4,672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.47

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