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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.13, 3,554.37 and 1,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.13, 3,554.37 and 1,198.96 is: 1,799.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.13 : 3,554.37 = 1,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.13/3,554.37 = 1,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.13x = 3,554.37 × 1,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.13x = 4,261,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,538.57/2,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.54

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