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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.05, 3,033.48 and 1,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.05, 3,033.48 and 1,253.54 is: 1,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.05 : 3,033.48 = 1,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.05/3,033.48 = 1,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.05x = 3,033.48 × 1,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.05x = 3,802,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,588.52/2,198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.98

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