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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.78, 3,771.36 and 1,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.78, 3,771.36 and 1,198.40 is: 1,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.78 : 3,771.36 = 1,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.78/3,771.36 = 1,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.78x = 3,771.36 × 1,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.78x = 4,519,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,578.97/2,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.21

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