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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.44, 2,735.87 and 1,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.44, 2,735.87 and 1,196.54 is: 1,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.44 : 2,735.87 = 1,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.44/2,735.87 = 1,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.44x = 2,735.87 × 1,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.44x = 3,273,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,577.89/1,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.29

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