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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.03, 3,033.24 and 1,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.03, 3,033.24 and 1,203.24 is: 1,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.03 : 3,033.24 = 1,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.03/3,033.24 = 1,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.03x = 3,033.24 × 1,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.03x = 3,649,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,715.70/2,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.45

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