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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.18, 3,297.27 and 1,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.18, 3,297.27 and 1,101.04 is: 1,651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.18 : 3,297.27 = 1,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.18/3,297.27 = 1,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.18x = 3,297.27 × 1,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.18x = 3,630,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,426.16/2,198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.56

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