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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.14, 3,299.37 and 1,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.14, 3,299.37 and 1,367.08 is: 2,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.14 : 3,299.37 = 1,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.14/3,299.37 = 1,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.14x = 3,299.37 × 1,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.14x = 4,510,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,502.74/2,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.96

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