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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.92, 3,027.50 and 1,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.92, 3,027.50 and 1,198.84 is: 1,797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.92 : 3,027.50 = 1,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.92/3,027.50 = 1,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.92x = 3,027.50 × 1,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.92x = 3,629,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,488.10/2,018.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.74

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