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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143, 2,957.16 and 1,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143, 2,957.16 and 1,198.72 is: 1,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143 : 2,957.16 = 1,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143/2,957.16 = 1,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143x = 2,957.16 × 1,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143x = 3,544,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,806.84/2,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.13

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