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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.10, 3,553.45 and 1,198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.10, 3,553.45 and 1,198.65 is: 1,797.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.10 : 3,553.45 = 1,198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.10/3,553.45 = 1,198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.10x = 3,553.45 × 1,198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.10x = 4,259,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,342.84/2,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.87

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