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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.66, 2,810.90 and 1,198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.66, 2,810.90 and 1,198.29 is: 1,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.66 : 2,810.90 = 1,198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.66/2,810.90 = 1,198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.66x = 2,810.90 × 1,198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.66x = 3,368,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,286.90/2,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.02

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