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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.02, 3,026.26 and 1,198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.02, 3,026.26 and 1,198.29 is: 1,653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.02 : 3,026.26 = 1,198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.02/3,026.26 = 1,198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.02x = 3,026.26 × 1,198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.02x = 3,626,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,349.94/2,193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.58

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