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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.96, 2,874.48 and 1,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.96, 2,874.48 and 1,198.94 is: 1,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.96 : 2,874.48 = 1,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.96/2,874.48 = 1,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.96x = 2,874.48 × 1,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.96x = 3,446,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,314.68/2,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.53

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