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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.35, 3,026.79 and 1,198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.35, 3,026.79 and 1,198.62 is: 1,654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.35 : 3,026.79 = 1,198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.35/3,026.79 = 1,198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.35x = 3,026.79 × 1,198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.35x = 3,627,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,971.03/2,193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.08

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