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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.08, 2,964.84 and 1,798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.08, 2,964.84 and 1,798.16 is: 2,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.08 : 2,964.84 = 1,798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.08/2,964.84 = 1,798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.08x = 2,964.84 × 1,798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.08x = 5,331,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331,256.69/2,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.87

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