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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.06, 3,302.25 and 2,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.06, 3,302.25 and 2,073.52 is: 3,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.06 : 3,302.25 = 2,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.06/3,302.25 = 2,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.06x = 3,302.25 × 2,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.06x = 6,847,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,281.42/2,198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.15

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