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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.42, 2,812.11 and 1,198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.42, 2,812.11 and 1,198.17 is: 1,653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.42 : 2,812.11 = 1,198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.42/2,812.11 = 1,198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.42x = 2,812.11 × 1,198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.42x = 3,369,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,385.84/2,037.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.75

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