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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.16, 3,026.42 and 1,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.16, 3,026.42 and 1,198.24 is: 1,653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.16 : 3,026.42 = 1,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.16/3,026.42 = 1,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.16x = 3,026.42 × 1,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.16x = 3,626,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,377.50/2,193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.49

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