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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.60, 2,811.54 and 1,198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.60, 2,811.54 and 1,198.14 is: 1,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.60 : 2,811.54 = 1,198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.60/2,811.54 = 1,198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.60x = 2,811.54 × 1,198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.60x = 3,368,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,618.54/2,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.23

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