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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.25, 3,026.60 and 1,198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.25, 3,026.60 and 1,198.56 is: 1,653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.25 : 3,026.60 = 1,198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.25/3,026.60 = 1,198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.25x = 3,026.60 × 1,198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.25x = 3,627,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,571.55/2,193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.97

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