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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.46, 11,612.19 and 1,898.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.46, 11,612.19 and 1,898.02 is: 2,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.46 : 11,612.19 = 1,898.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.46/11,612.19 = 1,898.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.46x = 11,612.19 × 1,898.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.46x = 22,040,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,190.50/7,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.03

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