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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.48, 2,811.80 and 1,198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.48, 2,811.80 and 1,198.76 is: 1,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.48 : 2,811.80 = 1,198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.48/2,811.80 = 1,198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.48x = 2,811.80 × 1,198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.48x = 3,370,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,673.37/2,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.33

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