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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.29, 2,811.41 and 1,198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.29, 2,811.41 and 1,198.06 is: 1,653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.29 : 2,811.41 = 1,198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.29/2,811.41 = 1,198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.29x = 2,811.41 × 1,198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.29x = 3,368,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,229.34/2,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.29

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