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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.08, 3,033.23 and 1,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.08, 3,033.23 and 1,253.73 is: 1,730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.08 : 3,033.23 = 1,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.08/3,033.23 = 1,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.08x = 3,033.23 × 1,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.08x = 3,802,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,851.45/2,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.08

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