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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.12, 3,033.35 and 1,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.12, 3,033.35 and 1,203.44 is: 1,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.12 : 3,033.35 = 1,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.12/3,033.35 = 1,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.12x = 3,033.35 × 1,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.12x = 3,650,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,433.54/2,198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.71

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