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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.93, 2,811.85 and 1,198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.93, 2,811.85 and 1,198.59 is: 1,653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.93 : 2,811.85 = 1,198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.93/2,811.85 = 1,198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.93x = 2,811.85 × 1,198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.93x = 3,370,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,255.29/2,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.76

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