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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.13, 3,114.18 and 1,198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.13, 3,114.18 and 1,198.06 is: 1,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.13 : 3,114.18 = 1,198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.13/3,114.18 = 1,198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.13x = 3,114.18 × 1,198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.13x = 3,730,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,974.49/2,076.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.08

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