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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.64, 2,811.31 and 1,198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.64, 2,811.31 and 1,198.33 is: 1,653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.64 : 2,811.31 = 1,198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.64/2,811.31 = 1,198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.64x = 2,811.31 × 1,198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.64x = 3,368,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,877.11/2,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.32

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