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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.19, 3,033.50 and 1,203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.19, 3,033.50 and 1,203.47 is: 1,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.19 : 3,033.50 = 1,203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.19/3,033.50 = 1,203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.19x = 3,033.50 × 1,203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.19x = 3,650,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,723.24/2,198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.79

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