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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.39, 3,012.54 and 1,864.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.39, 3,012.54 and 1,864.59 is: 2,810.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.39 : 3,012.54 = 1,864.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.39/3,012.54 = 1,864.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.39x = 3,012.54 × 1,864.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.39x = 5,617,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,151.96/1,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.84

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