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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.36, 3,032.48 and 1,198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.36, 3,032.48 and 1,198.67 is: 1,798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.36 : 3,032.48 = 1,198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.36/3,032.48 = 1,198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.36x = 3,032.48 × 1,198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.36x = 3,634,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,936.81/2,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.26

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