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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.08, 3,097.86 and 1,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.08, 3,097.86 and 1,198 is: 1,798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.08 : 3,097.86 = 1,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.08/3,097.86 = 1,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.08x = 3,097.86 × 1,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.08x = 3,711,236.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,236.28/2,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.88

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