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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.77, 3,027.29 and 1,198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.77, 3,027.29 and 1,198.85 is: 1,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.77 : 3,027.29 = 1,198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.77/3,027.29 = 1,198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.77x = 3,027.29 × 1,198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.77x = 3,629,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,266.62/2,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.35

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