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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.44, 2,810.71 and 1,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.44, 2,810.71 and 1,198.12 is: 1,652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.44 : 2,810.71 = 1,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.44/2,810.71 = 1,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.44x = 2,810.71 × 1,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.44x = 3,367,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,571.90/2,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.85

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