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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.38, 2,580.40 and 1,198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.38, 2,580.40 and 1,198.30 is: 1,652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.38 : 2,580.40 = 1,198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.38/2,580.40 = 1,198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.38x = 2,580.40 × 1,198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.38x = 3,092,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,093.32/1,871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.31

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