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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.10, 2,873.24 and 1,198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.10, 2,873.24 and 1,198.39 is: 1,653.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.10 : 2,873.24 = 1,198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.10/2,873.24 = 1,198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.10x = 2,873.24 × 1,198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.10x = 3,443,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,257.90/2,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.74

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