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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.10, 3,029.23 and 1,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.10, 3,029.23 and 1,298.84 is: 1,792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.10 : 3,029.23 = 1,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.10/3,029.23 = 1,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.10x = 3,029.23 × 1,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.10x = 3,934,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,471.57/2,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.39

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