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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.68, 2,874.38 and 1,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.68, 2,874.38 and 1,198.46 is: 1,654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.68 : 2,874.38 = 1,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.68/2,874.38 = 1,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.68x = 2,874.38 × 1,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.68x = 3,444,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,829.45/2,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.04

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