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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.01, 4,137.66 and 1,198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.01, 4,137.66 and 1,198.82 is: 1,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.01 : 4,137.66 = 1,198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.01/4,137.66 = 1,198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.01x = 4,137.66 × 1,198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.01x = 4,960,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,319.91/2,760.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.21

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