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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.60, 3,027.21 and 1,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.60, 3,027.21 and 1,198.92 is: 1,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.60 : 3,027.21 = 1,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.60/3,027.21 = 1,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.60x = 3,027.21 × 1,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.60x = 3,629,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,382.61/2,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.53

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