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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.12, 2,874.96 and 1,198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.12, 2,874.96 and 1,198.91 is: 1,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.12 : 2,874.96 = 1,198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.12/2,874.96 = 1,198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.12x = 2,874.96 × 1,198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.12x = 3,446,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,825.48/2,083.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.65

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