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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.16, 3,033.29 and 1,203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.16, 3,033.29 and 1,203.23 is: 1,660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.16 : 3,033.29 = 1,203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.16/3,033.29 = 1,203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.16x = 3,033.29 × 1,203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.16x = 3,649,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,724.34/2,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.35

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