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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.14, 3,026.58 and 1,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.14, 3,026.58 and 1,198.46 is: 1,653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.14 : 3,026.58 = 1,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.14/3,026.58 = 1,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.14x = 3,026.58 × 1,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.14x = 3,627,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,238.14/2,193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.90

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