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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.14, 3,292.58 and 1,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.14, 3,292.58 and 1,501.54 is: 2,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.14 : 3,292.58 = 1,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.14/3,292.58 = 1,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.14x = 3,292.58 × 1,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.14x = 4,943,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,936.10/2,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.15

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