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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.20, 3,221.64 and 1,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.20, 3,221.64 and 1,998 is: 2,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.20 : 3,221.64 = 1,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.20/3,221.64 = 1,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.20x = 3,221.64 × 1,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.20x = 6,436,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,436,836.72/2,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.50

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