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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.04, 3,288.96 and 2,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.04, 3,288.96 and 2,034.42 is: 3,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.04 : 3,288.96 = 2,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.04/3,288.96 = 2,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.04x = 3,288.96 × 2,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.04x = 6,691,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,126.00/2,198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.13

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