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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.01, 2,812.47 and 1,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.01, 2,812.47 and 1,198.72 is: 1,654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.01 : 2,812.47 = 1,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.01/2,812.47 = 1,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.01x = 2,812.47 × 1,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.01x = 3,371,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,349.98/2,038.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.24

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