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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.35, 3,023.87 and 1,198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.35, 3,023.87 and 1,198.22 is: 1,794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.35 : 3,023.87 = 1,198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.35/3,023.87 = 1,198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.35x = 3,023.87 × 1,198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.35x = 3,623,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,240.40/2,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.26

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