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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.70, 2,811.98 and 1,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.70, 2,811.98 and 1,198.24 is: 1,653.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.70 : 2,811.98 = 1,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.70/2,811.98 = 1,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.70x = 2,811.98 × 1,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.70x = 3,369,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,426.92/2,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.54

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