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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.84, 2,874.41 and 1,198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.84, 2,874.41 and 1,198.64 is: 1,654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.84 : 2,874.41 = 1,198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.84/2,874.41 = 1,198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.84x = 2,874.41 × 1,198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.84x = 3,445,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,362.44/2,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.17

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